1. Completion of an approved master’s degree with a minimum average of B (3.0).

2. NYS certification as a teacher and/or pupil personnel service provider within grades N-12.

3. A minimum of three years of approved teaching and/or school service within grades N-12 under regular appointment (or its equivalent for counselors, social workers, and school psychologists) or two years approved teaching and/or school service and at least one year of relevant management/leadership experience.

4. Submission of two letters of recommendation, including a letter of support from the candidate’s immediate site supervisor.

5. Promise of success in educational supervision and administration as determined by the completion of a comprehensive interview process that includes both oral and written activities.