Each college district board of trustees shall adopt and publish a statement of personnel Each college district board of trustees shall adopt and publish a statement of personnel selection practices and standards governing all nonclassified service personnel which are selection practices and standards governing all nonclassified service personnel which are designed to ensure high standards of excellence in all phases of district operations, satisfy the designed to ensure high standards of excellence in all phases of district operations, satisfy the standards of regional and national accrediting organization, and provide for a professional standards of regional and national accrediting organization, and provide for a professional staff representing a wide range of educational and professional experience. Such personnel staff representing a wide range of educational and professional experience. Such personnel practices and standards shall be consistent with WAC practices and standards shall be consistent with WAC 131-16-080131-16-080..

[Statutory Authority: Chapter [Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.5028B.50 RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-070, filed 3/16/04, RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-070, filed 3/16/04, effective 4/16/04. Statutory Authority: RCW effective 4/16/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.09028B.50.090 (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-070, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91; WSR 80-13-011 (Order Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-070, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91; WSR 80-13-011 (Order 82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 131-16-070, filed 9/8/80; Order 5, § 131-16-070, filed 12/12/69.]82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 131-16-070, filed 9/8/80; Order 5, § 131-16-070, filed 12/12/69.]

WAC 131-16-070WAC 131-16-070

Adoption and publication of district personnel selection practices and Adoption and publication of district personnel selection practices and standards.standards.

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Prior to employment of candidates to perform professional services in Washington Prior to employment of candidates to perform professional services in Washington community and technical colleges, the district board of trustees shall establish that the community and technical colleges, the district board of trustees shall establish that the candidate possesses:candidate possesses:

(1) Scholarship and/or technical skill that represents appropriate study, training, and skills (1) Scholarship and/or technical skill that represents appropriate study, training, and skills in the proposed area of assignment,in the proposed area of assignment,

(2) Expertise as a practitioner as evidenced by reports of former associates and (2) Expertise as a practitioner as evidenced by reports of former associates and supervisors,supervisors,

(3) A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the role to be played as a partner in (3) A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the role to be played as a partner in an educational enterprise serving the best interests of the students,an educational enterprise serving the best interests of the students,

(4) A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, role, and character of (4) A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, role, and character of the community or technical college,the community or technical college,

(5) The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with the goals of the (5) The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with the goals of the institution and the community and technical college system, andinstitution and the community and technical college system, and

(6) Personal characteristics that contribute to the ability to promote the welfare of the (6) Personal characteristics that contribute to the ability to promote the welfare of the students, the institution, and the state of Washington.students, the institution, and the state of Washington.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter [Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.5028B.50 RCW. WSR 98-23-051, § 131-16-080, filed 11/13/98, RCW. WSR 98-23-051, § 131-16-080, filed 11/13/98, effective 12/14/98. Statutory Authority: RCW effective 12/14/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.09028B.50.090 (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-080, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91; WSR 80-13-011 (Order Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-080, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91; WSR 80-13-011 (Order 82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 131-16-080, filed 9/8/80; Order 22, § 131-16-080, filed 11/27/73; 82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 131-16-080, filed 9/8/80; Order 22, § 131-16-080, filed 11/27/73; Order 5, § 131-16-080, filed 12/12/69.]Order 5, § 131-16-080, filed 12/12/69.]

WAC 131-16-080WAC 131-16-080

General standards of qualifications for community and technical General standards of qualifications for community and technical college personnel.college personnel.

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In addition to the general standards required by WAC In addition to the general standards required by WAC 131-16-080131-16-080, the district board of , the district board of trustees shall establish that candidates for appointment meet or exceed the following trustees shall establish that candidates for appointment meet or exceed the following standards in their areas of specialization:standards in their areas of specialization:

(1) Teaching personnel.(1) Teaching personnel.(a) Professional teaching personnel performing services for which advanced degrees are (a) Professional teaching personnel performing services for which advanced degrees are

commonly available shall hold the equivalent of a master's degree in the field of their commonly available shall hold the equivalent of a master's degree in the field of their educational service from an accredited college or university or a bachelor's degree and educational service from an accredited college or university or a bachelor's degree and professional expertise in the field of their educational service; orprofessional expertise in the field of their educational service; or

(b) Professional teaching personnel in professional-technical fields for which bachelor's or (b) Professional teaching personnel in professional-technical fields for which bachelor's or master's degrees are not commonly available shall be particularly qualified to provide master's degrees are not commonly available shall be particularly qualified to provide instruction in their area of specialization as demonstrated by possession of the following:instruction in their area of specialization as demonstrated by possession of the following:

(i) Sufficient broad and comprehensive training;(i) Sufficient broad and comprehensive training;(ii) Industry recognized certification when available; and(ii) Industry recognized certification when available; and(iii) Two years relevant work experience and/or relevant, current teaching experience that (iii) Two years relevant work experience and/or relevant, current teaching experience that

particularly qualifies them to provide instruction in their area of specialization.particularly qualifies them to provide instruction in their area of specialization.(c) In extraordinary cases, the requirements in (a) and (b) of this subsection may be (c) In extraordinary cases, the requirements in (a) and (b) of this subsection may be

waived by the college president. For personnel under waiver, a professional development plan waived by the college president. For personnel under waiver, a professional development plan must be developed to meet criteria under (a) or (b) of this subsection. This plan must be must be developed to meet criteria under (a) or (b) of this subsection. This plan must be completed during the initial certification process.completed during the initial certification process.

(d) Part-time professional-technical teaching personnel must meet minimum qualifications (d) Part-time professional-technical teaching personnel must meet minimum qualifications as defined by (a), (b), or (c) of this subsection and have verification on file. This record must as defined by (a), (b), or (c) of this subsection and have verification on file. This record must be on file for each part-time instructor during each quarter of teaching employment.be on file for each part-time instructor during each quarter of teaching employment.

(2) Other instructional personnel.(2) Other instructional personnel.All other professional-technical instructional personnel, including teachers' aides, lab All other professional-technical instructional personnel, including teachers' aides, lab

assistants, and tutors, who do not meet the work experience and educational requirements assistants, and tutors, who do not meet the work experience and educational requirements specified above, may be employed either on a full-time or part-time basis. Such individuals specified above, may be employed either on a full-time or part-time basis. Such individuals shall possess appropriate technical skills and knowledge in the specific program area shall possess appropriate technical skills and knowledge in the specific program area assigned; and such individuals shall work under the direct supervision of, or in direct assigned; and such individuals shall work under the direct supervision of, or in direct coordination with, an appropriately qualified professional. Each college district shall maintain coordination with, an appropriately qualified professional. Each college district shall maintain job descriptions for each position in this category.job descriptions for each position in this category.

(3) Chief professional-technical administrator.(3) Chief professional-technical administrator.The chief professional-technical administrator shall have:The chief professional-technical administrator shall have:(a) Earned an advanced degree, masters or doctorate, in a professional-technical area or (a) Earned an advanced degree, masters or doctorate, in a professional-technical area or

have equivalent administrative expertise as demonstrated by successful performance of broad have equivalent administrative expertise as demonstrated by successful performance of broad administrative responsibilities; andadministrative responsibilities; and

(b) Been employed as a full-time professional-technical instructor or have the equivalent (b) Been employed as a full-time professional-technical instructor or have the equivalent experience in business or industry or other public agencies; andexperience in business or industry or other public agencies; and

(c) Supervisory/administrative experience.(c) Supervisory/administrative experience.The chief professional-technical administrator must understand and have the ability to The chief professional-technical administrator must understand and have the ability to

assess professional-technical faculty's ability to provide student instruction, supervise learning assess professional-technical faculty's ability to provide student instruction, supervise learning environments and implement curriculum, outcomes, and assessments. The chief professional-environments and implement curriculum, outcomes, and assessments. The chief professional-technical administrator must keep a copy of his/her current certificate in his/her personnel file.technical administrator must keep a copy of his/her current certificate in his/her personnel file.

(4) Other professional-technical administrators.(4) Other professional-technical administrators.

WAC 131-16-091WAC 131-16-091

Additional qualifications in areas of specialization.Additional qualifications in areas of specialization.

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Other administrators who oversee professional-technical programs, must demonstrate to Other administrators who oversee professional-technical programs, must demonstrate to the employing agency a commitment to and understanding of professional-technical the employing agency a commitment to and understanding of professional-technical education, and their ability to use the professional-technical faculty skills standards to guide education, and their ability to use the professional-technical faculty skills standards to guide and support the professional development of the professional-technical instructors they and support the professional development of the professional-technical instructors they supervise.supervise.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter [Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.5028B.50 RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-091, filed 3/16/04, RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-091, filed 3/16/04, effective 4/16/04; WSR 93-14-008, § 131-16-091, filed 6/24/93, effective 7/25/93. Statutory effective 4/16/04; WSR 93-14-008, § 131-16-091, filed 6/24/93, effective 7/25/93. Statutory Authority: RCW Authority: RCW 28B.50.09028B.50.090 (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-(7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-091, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91; WSR 80-13-011 (Order 82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 16-091, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91; WSR 80-13-011 (Order 82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 131-16-091, filed 9/8/80; Order 22, § 131-16-091, filed 11/27/73.]131-16-091, filed 9/8/80; Order 22, § 131-16-091, filed 11/27/73.]

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It shall be the responsibility of the president of each institution or district to assure It shall be the responsibility of the president of each institution or district to assure compliance with the following standards, which must be met or exceeded by all districts:compliance with the following standards, which must be met or exceeded by all districts:

(1) The institution or district will certify, through the chief professional-technical (1) The institution or district will certify, through the chief professional-technical administrator or designee, each full-time professional-technical instructor and administrator administrator or designee, each full-time professional-technical instructor and administrator and maintain documentation of such certification. The certificate and the documentation on file and maintain documentation of such certification. The certificate and the documentation on file shall specify the function and/or the specific occupational area for which the individual is shall specify the function and/or the specific occupational area for which the individual is certified.certified.

(2) Each full-time contracted professional-technical instructor shall have a professional (2) Each full-time contracted professional-technical instructor shall have a professional development plan, approved by the supervising professional-technical administrator or development plan, approved by the supervising professional-technical administrator or designee. The professional development plan shall be developed in collaboration with the designee. The professional development plan shall be developed in collaboration with the instructor in accordance with local bargaining agreements. The chief professional-technical instructor in accordance with local bargaining agreements. The chief professional-technical administrator or designee shall maintain a file of all such plans. Such plans shall be reviewed administrator or designee shall maintain a file of all such plans. Such plans shall be reviewed periodically, as determined by the institution.periodically, as determined by the institution.

(3) Full-time professional-technical instructors must complete the requirements of the initial (3) Full-time professional-technical instructors must complete the requirements of the initial certification within three years to attain standard certification. Standard certificates must be certification within three years to attain standard certification. Standard certificates must be renewed every five years.renewed every five years.

(4) Part-time professional-technical instructors teaching a two-thirds full-time load for more (4) Part-time professional-technical instructors teaching a two-thirds full-time load for more than the equivalent of three quarters must complete the requirements of the initial certification than the equivalent of three quarters must complete the requirements of the initial certification within three years, to attain standard certification. Standard certificates must be renewed within three years, to attain standard certification. Standard certificates must be renewed every five years.every five years.

(5) All other part-time professional-technical instructors must be assessed as to their ability (5) All other part-time professional-technical instructors must be assessed as to their ability to provide student instruction, supervise learning environments and implement curriculum, to provide student instruction, supervise learning environments and implement curriculum, outcomes, and assessments.outcomes, and assessments.

(6) The chief professional-technical administrator shall be certified by the president, who (6) The chief professional-technical administrator shall be certified by the president, who will maintain the chief professional administrator's professional development plan.will maintain the chief professional administrator's professional development plan.

(7) Certification under the standards specified in WAC (7) Certification under the standards specified in WAC 131-16-070131-16-070 through through 131-16-094131-16-094 is is a condition of continued employment for all professional-technical education personnel.a condition of continued employment for all professional-technical education personnel.

(8) Safety and occupational health practices standards are met by meeting the (8) Safety and occupational health practices standards are met by meeting the requirements as set down by OSHA and WISHA. (As referenced in WAC requirements as set down by OSHA and WISHA. (As referenced in WAC 296-800-100296-800-100 to to 296-296-800-370800-370.).)

[Statutory Authority: Chapter [Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.5028B.50 RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-092, filed 3/16/04, RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-092, filed 3/16/04, effective 4/16/04; WSR 93-14-008, § 131-16-092, filed 6/24/93, effective 7/25/93. Statutory effective 4/16/04; WSR 93-14-008, § 131-16-092, filed 6/24/93, effective 7/25/93. Statutory Authority: RCW Authority: RCW 28B.50.09028B.50.090 (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-(7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-092, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91; WSR 80-13-011 (Order 82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 16-092, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91; WSR 80-13-011 (Order 82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 131-16-092, filed 9/8/80; Order 22, § 131-16-092, filed 11/27/73.]131-16-092, filed 9/8/80; Order 22, § 131-16-092, filed 11/27/73.]

WAC 131-16-092WAC 131-16-092

Maintaining and improving certification competencies for professional-Maintaining and improving certification competencies for professional-technical administrators and instructors.technical administrators and instructors.

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In issuing certificates for full-time and part-time professional-technical instructors, as In issuing certificates for full-time and part-time professional-technical instructors, as identified in WAC identified in WAC 131-16-092131-16-092 (3) and (4), the college district shall utilize the following (3) and (4), the college district shall utilize the following nomenclature and shall meet the standards set forth below as a minimum:nomenclature and shall meet the standards set forth below as a minimum:

(1) Teaching personnel.(1) Teaching personnel.Initial certification.Initial certification.(a) Upon hire, teaching personnel will be issued initial certification by the chief (a) Upon hire, teaching personnel will be issued initial certification by the chief

professional-technical administrator. Initial certification lasts three years. The initial professional-technical administrator. Initial certification lasts three years. The initial certification process includes documentation of a professional development plan which certification process includes documentation of a professional development plan which identifies priorities for professional growth as specified in WAC identifies priorities for professional growth as specified in WAC 131-16-094131-16-094. An initial . An initial certificate is not renewable for professional-technical instructors.certificate is not renewable for professional-technical instructors.

Standard certification.Standard certification.(b) Standard certification will be issued by the chief professional-technical administrator (b) Standard certification will be issued by the chief professional-technical administrator

upon completion of the requirements for initial certification. Standard certification must be upon completion of the requirements for initial certification. Standard certification must be renewed on a five-year cycle. To maintain standard certification, professional-technical renewed on a five-year cycle. To maintain standard certification, professional-technical instructors must develop and complete a professional development plan as specified in WAC instructors must develop and complete a professional development plan as specified in WAC 131-16-094131-16-094..

(c) The hiring institution shall hold an orientation for all new full-time professional-technical (c) The hiring institution shall hold an orientation for all new full-time professional-technical instructors. The orientation outline must be on file at each campus.instructors. The orientation outline must be on file at each campus.

First aid and CPR.First aid and CPR.(d) A current first-aid certificate, including CPR and bloodborne pathogens, must be (d) A current first-aid certificate, including CPR and bloodborne pathogens, must be

earned by professional-technical instructors prior to the second quarter of employment in earned by professional-technical instructors prior to the second quarter of employment in professional-technical programs where the instructional environment brings students into professional-technical programs where the instructional environment brings students into physical proximity with machinery, electrical circuits, biologicals, radioactive substances, physical proximity with machinery, electrical circuits, biologicals, radioactive substances, chemicals, flammables, intense heat, gases under pressure, excavations, scaffolding, ladders, chemicals, flammables, intense heat, gases under pressure, excavations, scaffolding, ladders, and/or other hazards. Responsibility for ensuring that appropriate staff has first-aid training will and/or other hazards. Responsibility for ensuring that appropriate staff has first-aid training will rest with the assigned chief professional-technical administrator. The specific type of first-aid rest with the assigned chief professional-technical administrator. The specific type of first-aid program, including CPR, required of professional-technical instructors shall be achieved by program, including CPR, required of professional-technical instructors shall be achieved by passing a course of first-aid/CPR/bloodborne pathogen instruction and participation in passing a course of first-aid/CPR/bloodborne pathogen instruction and participation in practical application of subject matter determined and required by the department of labor and practical application of subject matter determined and required by the department of labor and industries. Specifically excluded from conformance to the first-aid requirement are:industries. Specifically excluded from conformance to the first-aid requirement are:

(i) Those instructors who teach related subjects to professional-technical students, i.e., (i) Those instructors who teach related subjects to professional-technical students, i.e., mathematics, English, or communications skills, etc., when such subjects are taught in mathematics, English, or communications skills, etc., when such subjects are taught in classrooms rather than shops or laboratories.classrooms rather than shops or laboratories.

(ii) Physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and others when their (ii) Physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and others when their occupational competencies and training include first-aid knowledge and skills equal to or occupational competencies and training include first-aid knowledge and skills equal to or superior to that represented by the first-aid certification being required under these superior to that represented by the first-aid certification being required under these regulations.regulations.

(2) Chief professional-technical administrators.(2) Chief professional-technical administrators.Upon hire, the chief professional-technical administrators will be issued initial certification. Upon hire, the chief professional-technical administrators will be issued initial certification.

To maintain certification, the chief professional-technical administrator must develop and To maintain certification, the chief professional-technical administrator must develop and complete a professional development plan that includes as a minimum his/her ability to use complete a professional development plan that includes as a minimum his/her ability to use the professional-technical faculty skill standards to guide and support the professional the professional-technical faculty skill standards to guide and support the professional development of the professional-technical instructors they supervise.development of the professional-technical instructors they supervise.

WAC 131-16-093WAC 131-16-093

Types of professional-technical education certificates.Types of professional-technical education certificates.

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[Statutory Authority: Chapter [Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.5028B.50 RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-093, filed 3/16/04, RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-093, filed 3/16/04, effective 4/16/04; WSR 93-14-008, § 131-16-093, filed 6/24/93, effective 7/25/93. Statutory effective 4/16/04; WSR 93-14-008, § 131-16-093, filed 6/24/93, effective 7/25/93. Statutory Authority: RCW Authority: RCW 28B.50.09028B.50.090 (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-(7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-093, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91; WSR 84-06-052 (Order 97, Resolution No. 84-7), § 16-093, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91; WSR 84-06-052 (Order 97, Resolution No. 84-7), § 131-16-093, filed 3/7/84; WSR 80-13-011 (Order 82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 131-16-093, 131-16-093, filed 3/7/84; WSR 80-13-011 (Order 82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 131-16-093, filed 9/8/80; Order 22, § 131-16-093, filed 11/27/73.]filed 9/8/80; Order 22, § 131-16-093, filed 11/27/73.]

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The certification process for professional-technical instructors includes assessing the The certification process for professional-technical instructors includes assessing the attainment of the standards contained in the professional-technical skill standards and the attainment of the standards contained in the professional-technical skill standards and the completion of a professional development plan. The professional development plan identifies completion of a professional development plan. The professional development plan identifies priorities for professional growth. The priorities should address, at a minimum, the priorities for professional growth. The priorities should address, at a minimum, the professional-technical faculty's ability to provide student instruction, supervise learning professional-technical faculty's ability to provide student instruction, supervise learning environments and implement curriculum, outcomes, and assessments. The professional environments and implement curriculum, outcomes, and assessments. The professional development plan shall be developed in collaboration with the instructor and will include, development plan shall be developed in collaboration with the instructor and will include, based on local bargaining agreements, at least five professional development activities, linked based on local bargaining agreements, at least five professional development activities, linked to the professional-technical faculty skill standards.to the professional-technical faculty skill standards.

The professional development plan includes:The professional development plan includes:(1) Faculty (self) and administrator identification of professional development activities for (1) Faculty (self) and administrator identification of professional development activities for

professional growth.professional growth.(2) Measurable outcomes and objective standards for measurement of skill standard (2) Measurable outcomes and objective standards for measurement of skill standard

achievement.achievement.(3) A timeline for successful achievement of outcomes.(3) A timeline for successful achievement of outcomes.Examples of professional development activities include, but are not limited to, workshops, Examples of professional development activities include, but are not limited to, workshops,

courses of instruction, conferences, industry experiences and projects. The assigned courses of instruction, conferences, industry experiences and projects. The assigned professional-technical administrator supervisor shall be responsible for the approval of the professional-technical administrator supervisor shall be responsible for the approval of the professional development plan. The chief professional-technical administrator shall be professional development plan. The chief professional-technical administrator shall be responsible for the approval of professional development activities.responsible for the approval of professional development activities.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter [Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.5028B.50 RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-094, filed 3/16/04, RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-094, filed 3/16/04, effective 4/16/04. Statutory Authority: RCW effective 4/16/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.09028B.50.090 (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-094, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91; WSR 80-13-011 (Order Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-094, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91; WSR 80-13-011 (Order 82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 131-16-094, filed 9/8/80; Order 22, § 131-16-094, filed 11/27/73.]82, Resolution No. 80-14), § 131-16-094, filed 9/8/80; Order 22, § 131-16-094, filed 11/27/73.]

WAC 131-16-094WAC 131-16-094

Certification process for professional-technical instructors.Certification process for professional-technical instructors.

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The following standards describe the recognition of professional-technical or vocational The following standards describe the recognition of professional-technical or vocational teaching certification issued by a community or technical college or the superintendent of teaching certification issued by a community or technical college or the superintendent of public instruction.public instruction.

(1) Instructors issued a professional-technical education certificate that meets the (1) Instructors issued a professional-technical education certificate that meets the standards specified in WAC standards specified in WAC 131-16-080131-16-080 through through 131-16-094131-16-094 by any community or technical by any community or technical college under the jurisdiction of the state board shall be recognized as certified by all colleges college under the jurisdiction of the state board shall be recognized as certified by all colleges in the community and technical (CTC) system.in the community and technical (CTC) system.

(2) It is also recognized that a vocational teaching certificate issued by the office of the (2) It is also recognized that a vocational teaching certificate issued by the office of the superintendent of public instruction will be recognized by the community and technical superintendent of public instruction will be recognized by the community and technical colleges as fulfilling the minimum requirements for the specific subjects contained in the colleges as fulfilling the minimum requirements for the specific subjects contained in the certification.certification.

[Statutory Authority: Chapter [Statutory Authority: Chapter 28B.5028B.50 RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-095, filed 3/16/04, RCW. WSR 04-07-094, § 131-16-095, filed 3/16/04, effective 4/16/04. Statutory Authority: RCW effective 4/16/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 28B.50.09028B.50.090 (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, (7)(a). WSR 91-21-009 (Order 134, Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-095, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91.]Resolution No. 91-27), § 131-16-095, filed 10/4/91, effective 11/4/91.]

WAC 131-16-095WAC 131-16-095

Defining reciprocity.Defining reciprocity.

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Chapter ListingChapter Listing

WAC SectionsWAC Sections

132T-05-010132T-05-010 Adoption and publication of district personnel selection practices and Adoption and publication of district personnel selection practices and standards.standards.

132T-05-020132T-05-020 General standards of qualifications for community college personnel.General standards of qualifications for community college personnel.132T-05-030132T-05-030 Additional qualifications in areas of specialization.Additional qualifications in areas of specialization.132T-05-040132T-05-040 Maintaining and improving occupational and teaching competencies for Maintaining and improving occupational and teaching competencies for

vocational administrators, instructors and counselors.vocational administrators, instructors and counselors.132T-05-050132T-05-050 Types of vocational education certificates.Types of vocational education certificates.132T-05-060132T-05-060 Definition of professional improvement units.Definition of professional improvement units.132T-05-070132T-05-070 Safety and occupational health practices standards.Safety and occupational health practices standards.

132T-05-010132T-05-010Adoption and publication of district personnel selection practices and Adoption and publication of district personnel selection practices and standards.standards.

In order to satisfy the standards of regional and national accrediting organizations, and In order to satisfy the standards of regional and national accrediting organizations, and provide for a professional staff representing a wide range of educational and professional provide for a professional staff representing a wide range of educational and professional experience, the board of trustees of Community College District No. 20 do hereby adopt the experience, the board of trustees of Community College District No. 20 do hereby adopt the following rules. Such personnel practices and standards shall be consistent with WAC following rules. Such personnel practices and standards shall be consistent with WAC 132T-132T-05-02005-020 and and 132T-05-030132T-05-030..

[Order 74-2, § 132T-05-010, filed 6/4/74; Order 71-5, § 132T-05-010, filed 1/27/71.][Order 74-2, § 132T-05-010, filed 6/4/74; Order 71-5, § 132T-05-010, filed 1/27/71.]

132T-05-020132T-05-020General standards of qualifications for community college personnel.General standards of qualifications for community college personnel.

Prior to employment of candidates to perform professional services in Washington state Prior to employment of candidates to perform professional services in Washington state Community College District No. 20, the district board of trustees shall establish that the Community College District No. 20, the district board of trustees shall establish that the candidate possesses:candidate possesses:

(1) Scholarship or technical skill that represents appropriate study or training in the (1) Scholarship or technical skill that represents appropriate study or training in the proposed area of assignment,proposed area of assignment,

(2) Expertise as a practitioner as evidenced by reports of former associates and (2) Expertise as a practitioner as evidenced by reports of former associates and supervisors,supervisors,

(3) A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the role to be played as a partner in (3) A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the role to be played as a partner in an educational enterprise serving the best interests of the students,an educational enterprise serving the best interests of the students,

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FACULTY QUALIFICATIONSFACULTY QUALIFICATIONS

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(4) A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission and character of the (4) A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission and character of the community college,community college,

(5) The ability to perform his assigned duties in a manner consistent with the goals of the (5) The ability to perform his assigned duties in a manner consistent with the goals of the institution and the community college system, andinstitution and the community college system, and

(6) Personal characteristics that contribute to his ability to promote the welfare of the (6) Personal characteristics that contribute to his ability to promote the welfare of the students, the institution, and the state of Washington.students, the institution, and the state of Washington.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters [Statutory Authority: Chapters 34.0434.04, 34.08 and , 34.08 and 28B.1928B.19 RCW. WSR 82-07-011 (Resolution RCW. WSR 82-07-011 (Resolution No. 82-5), § 132T-05-020, filed 3/8/82; Order 74-2, § 132T-05-020, filed 6/4/74; Order 71-5, § No. 82-5), § 132T-05-020, filed 3/8/82; Order 74-2, § 132T-05-020, filed 6/4/74; Order 71-5, § 132T-05-020, filed 1/27/71.]132T-05-020, filed 1/27/71.]

132T-05-030132T-05-030Additional qualifications in areas of specialization.Additional qualifications in areas of specialization.

In addition to the general standards required by WAC In addition to the general standards required by WAC 132T-05-020132T-05-020, the district board of , the district board of trustees shall establish that candidates for appointment meet or exceed the following trustees shall establish that candidates for appointment meet or exceed the following standards in their areas of specialization:standards in their areas of specialization:

(1) Professional personnel performing services for which advanced degrees are normally (1) Professional personnel performing services for which advanced degrees are normally available shall hold the equivalent of a master's degree in the field of their educational service available shall hold the equivalent of a master's degree in the field of their educational service from an accredited college or university or a bachelor's degree and extensive professional from an accredited college or university or a bachelor's degree and extensive professional experience in the field of their educational service.experience in the field of their educational service.

(2) Professional personnel in vocational fields or other specialized areas for which (2) Professional personnel in vocational fields or other specialized areas for which advanced degrees are not normally available shall have sufficiently broad and comprehensive advanced degrees are not normally available shall have sufficiently broad and comprehensive training and work experience that particularly qualifies them to provide instruction in their area training and work experience that particularly qualifies them to provide instruction in their area of specialization.of specialization.

(3) Vocational education teaching personnel shall have recent work experience beyond (3) Vocational education teaching personnel shall have recent work experience beyond the learning period as a fully qualified worker in the occupation to be taught. The minimum the learning period as a fully qualified worker in the occupation to be taught. The minimum work experience shall be equal to the recognized learning period required to gain competence work experience shall be equal to the recognized learning period required to gain competence in the occupation, but in no case shall be less than two calendar years of full-time work or its in the occupation, but in no case shall be less than two calendar years of full-time work or its equivalent. The learning period shall be the number of hours worked by full-time people during equivalent. The learning period shall be the number of hours worked by full-time people during a two-year period in the occupation to be taught.a two-year period in the occupation to be taught.

(a) Minimum work experience for apprenticeable occupations shall be equal to the learning (a) Minimum work experience for apprenticeable occupations shall be equal to the learning period then currently registered with the state department of labor and industries.period then currently registered with the state department of labor and industries.

(b) Minimum work experience in occupations requiring state licensing will be two calendar (b) Minimum work experience in occupations requiring state licensing will be two calendar years subsequent to receipt of license, unless the occupation is also an apprenticeable trade.years subsequent to receipt of license, unless the occupation is also an apprenticeable trade.

(c) Minimum work experience for all other trades and occupations will be two calendar (c) Minimum work experience for all other trades and occupations will be two calendar years of full-time employment or the equivalent which shall be the number of hours worked by years of full-time employment or the equivalent which shall be the number of hours worked by full-time people during a two-year period in the occupation to be taught subsequent to the full-time people during a two-year period in the occupation to be taught subsequent to the recognized learning period.recognized learning period.

(d) Recent work experience shall be defined as employment full time for six months or the (d) Recent work experience shall be defined as employment full time for six months or the equivalent which shall be one-fourth of the hours defined as full-time equivalent in subsection equivalent which shall be one-fourth of the hours defined as full-time equivalent in subsection (3) of this section in the occupation to be taught within the two years immediately preceding (3) of this section in the occupation to be taught within the two years immediately preceding initial vocational certification.initial vocational certification.

(e) One year full-time employment shall mean that which is the standard for the (e) One year full-time employment shall mean that which is the standard for the occupation.occupation.

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(4) All other vocational educational teaching personnel, including instructors of vocationally (4) All other vocational educational teaching personnel, including instructors of vocationally related courses, teachers' aides, lab assistants, and tutors, who do not meet the work related courses, teachers' aides, lab assistants, and tutors, who do not meet the work experience and educational requirements specified above may be employed either on a full-experience and educational requirements specified above may be employed either on a full-time or part-time basis: Provided, That such individuals shall possess appropriate technical time or part-time basis: Provided, That such individuals shall possess appropriate technical skills and knowledge in the specific program area assigned: Provided further, That such skills and knowledge in the specific program area assigned: Provided further, That such individuals shall work under the direct supervision of, or in direct coordination with, an individuals shall work under the direct supervision of, or in direct coordination with, an appropriately certified professional. Community College District No. 20 shall maintain appropriately certified professional. Community College District No. 20 shall maintain appropriate job descriptions for each position in this category.appropriate job descriptions for each position in this category.

(5) Vocational counselors shall meet the minimum work experience requirement by (5) Vocational counselors shall meet the minimum work experience requirement by verifying work experience in one or more occupations other than professional education, verifying work experience in one or more occupations other than professional education, which is cumulative to at least two years of full-time employment as defined in subsection (3) which is cumulative to at least two years of full-time employment as defined in subsection (3) of this section. Vocational counselors shall be certified only if they have had preparation in of this section. Vocational counselors shall be certified only if they have had preparation in vocational counseling, testing, and occupational information.vocational counseling, testing, and occupational information.

(6) General administrative personnel shall have advanced training or experience relevant (6) General administrative personnel shall have advanced training or experience relevant to their assigned duties. The chief administrator shall hold an earned doctorate from an to their assigned duties. The chief administrator shall hold an earned doctorate from an accredited university or have equivalent administrative expertise as demonstrated by accredited university or have equivalent administrative expertise as demonstrated by successful performance of broad administrative responsibilities.successful performance of broad administrative responsibilities.

(7) Vocational administrative personnel, including the chief vocational education officer or (7) Vocational administrative personnel, including the chief vocational education officer or other individual assigned to that responsibility (commonly referred to as the vocational other individual assigned to that responsibility (commonly referred to as the vocational director), and all other subordinate vocational education administrative personnel must have director), and all other subordinate vocational education administrative personnel must have been employed as full-time vocational education instructors for at least three academic years been employed as full-time vocational education instructors for at least three academic years or have equivalent teaching experience in industry or other public agencies, and they must or have equivalent teaching experience in industry or other public agencies, and they must have had at least two calendar years of accumulated experience in the capacity of a have had at least two calendar years of accumulated experience in the capacity of a supervisor in education, business, industry, a public agency, or an equivalent volunteer supervisor in education, business, industry, a public agency, or an equivalent volunteer community service. In addition, such individuals must have demonstrated to the employing community service. In addition, such individuals must have demonstrated to the employing agency a commitment to and understanding of vocational education. Industry and public agency a commitment to and understanding of vocational education. Industry and public agency experience will be evaluated at no more that a one-to-one basis.agency experience will be evaluated at no more that a one-to-one basis.

(8) Persons employed prior to the effective date of this document shall comply with these (8) Persons employed prior to the effective date of this document shall comply with these standards unless they were qualified on the basis of standards which were in effect in the standards unless they were qualified on the basis of standards which were in effect in the 1969 Washington state plan for vocational education. All persons shall comply with the 1969 Washington state plan for vocational education. All persons shall comply with the provisions of WAC provisions of WAC 132T-05-040132T-05-040 and and 132T-05-050132T-05-050 regarding certification and renewal of regarding certification and renewal of certificates.certificates.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters [Statutory Authority: Chapters 34.0434.04, 34.08 and , 34.08 and 28B.1928B.19 RCW. WSR 82-07-011 (Resolution RCW. WSR 82-07-011 (Resolution No. 82-5), § 132T-05-030, filed 3/8/82; Order 74-2, § 132T-05-030, filed 6/4/74; Order 71-5, § No. 82-5), § 132T-05-030, filed 3/8/82; Order 74-2, § 132T-05-030, filed 6/4/74; Order 71-5, § 132T-05-030, filed 1/27/71.]132T-05-030, filed 1/27/71.]

132T-05-040132T-05-040Maintaining and improving occupational and teaching competencies for Maintaining and improving occupational and teaching competencies for vocational administrators, instructors and counselors.vocational administrators, instructors and counselors.

It shall be the responsibility of the president of Community College District No. 20 (Walla It shall be the responsibility of the president of Community College District No. 20 (Walla Walla Community College) to assure compliance with the following standards:Walla Community College) to assure compliance with the following standards:

(1) The Community College District No. 20 will certify through the vocational director each (1) The Community College District No. 20 will certify through the vocational director each instructor and vocational counselor and maintain documentation of such certification. The instructor and vocational counselor and maintain documentation of such certification. The

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certificate and the documentation on file shall specify the function and/or the specific certificate and the documentation on file shall specify the function and/or the specific occupational area for which the individual is certified.occupational area for which the individual is certified.

(2) Each full-time contracted professional shall have an individual improvement plan (2) Each full-time contracted professional shall have an individual improvement plan developed in consultation with and approved by the vocational director or designee. The developed in consultation with and approved by the vocational director or designee. The vocational director shall maintain a file of all such plans.vocational director shall maintain a file of all such plans.

(3) Part-time teaching personnel must have temporary certification and shall obtain a one-(3) Part-time teaching personnel must have temporary certification and shall obtain a one-year certificate upon the accumulated completion of 45 quarter credits (or 45 credit year certificate upon the accumulated completion of 45 quarter credits (or 45 credit equivalents) of teaching. Individual professional improvement plans shall be established and equivalents) of teaching. Individual professional improvement plans shall be established and approved for part-time personnel upon the issuance of a one-year certificate.approved for part-time personnel upon the issuance of a one-year certificate.

(4) Part-time counselors shall obtain a one-year certificate upon completion of the (4) Part-time counselors shall obtain a one-year certificate upon completion of the equivalent of one full academic year of counseling responsibility. Individual professional equivalent of one full academic year of counseling responsibility. Individual professional improvement plans shall be established and approved upon issuance of a one-year certificate.improvement plans shall be established and approved upon issuance of a one-year certificate.

(5) Full-time professional personnel may not be employed on the basis of a temporary (5) Full-time professional personnel may not be employed on the basis of a temporary certificate for a period of more than one year.certificate for a period of more than one year.

(6) Certification under the above standards is a condition of continued employment for all (6) Certification under the above standards is a condition of continued employment for all vocational education personnel.vocational education personnel.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters [Statutory Authority: Chapters 34.0434.04, 34.08 and , 34.08 and 28B.1928B.19 RCW. WSR 82-07-011 (Resolution RCW. WSR 82-07-011 (Resolution No. 82-5), § 132T-05-040, filed 3/8/82; Order 74-2, § 132T-05-040, filed 6/4/74.]No. 82-5), § 132T-05-040, filed 3/8/82; Order 74-2, § 132T-05-040, filed 6/4/74.]

132T-05-050132T-05-050Types of vocational education certificates.Types of vocational education certificates.

For the purposes of this section, equivalency shall mean in each case that the employee For the purposes of this section, equivalency shall mean in each case that the employee shall successfully complete the objectives outlined in the individual's improvement plan. In shall successfully complete the objectives outlined in the individual's improvement plan. In issuing certificates for vocational education personnel, the Community College District No. 20 issuing certificates for vocational education personnel, the Community College District No. 20 shall utilize the following nomenclature and shall meet the standards set forth:shall utilize the following nomenclature and shall meet the standards set forth:

(1) Temporary certificate.(1) Temporary certificate.(a) Vocational instructors shall be issued a temporary certificate provided that such (a) Vocational instructors shall be issued a temporary certificate provided that such

individuals shall be required to complete a minimum of fifteen contact hours of teaching individuals shall be required to complete a minimum of fifteen contact hours of teaching orientation or the equivalent, to begin no later than the first day of employment. A temporary orientation or the equivalent, to begin no later than the first day of employment. A temporary certificate is renewable only for part-time instructors who have not accumulated forty-five certificate is renewable only for part-time instructors who have not accumulated forty-five quarter credit hours, or equivalency, of teaching.quarter credit hours, or equivalency, of teaching.

(b) Vocational counselors shall be issued a temporary certificate provided that such (b) Vocational counselors shall be issued a temporary certificate provided that such individuals have met the requirements set forth in WAC individuals have met the requirements set forth in WAC 132T-05-030132T-05-030..

(2) One-year certificate.(2) One-year certificate.(a) Instructional personnel who have completed the minimum requirements for a (a) Instructional personnel who have completed the minimum requirements for a

temporary certificate and who, in addition, provide documentation of teaching competency as temporary certificate and who, in addition, provide documentation of teaching competency as demonstrated by having satisfactorily completed a minimum of three credits in courses demonstrated by having satisfactorily completed a minimum of three credits in courses concentrated upon the elements of teaching, or the equivalent, shall be issued a one-year concentrated upon the elements of teaching, or the equivalent, shall be issued a one-year certificate. A one-year certificate may be renewed no more than once after initial issuance for certificate. A one-year certificate may be renewed no more than once after initial issuance for each year of full time equivalent instruction, except that in the case of part-time instructors, a each year of full time equivalent instruction, except that in the case of part-time instructors, a one-year certificate may be continued until the equivalent of one year of teaching (45 quarter one-year certificate may be continued until the equivalent of one year of teaching (45 quarter credits) has been completed.credits) has been completed.

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(b) Counselors shall be issued a one-year certificate upon completion of the minimum (b) Counselors shall be issued a one-year certificate upon completion of the minimum requirements for a temporary certificate provided that, in addition, they have completed a requirements for a temporary certificate provided that, in addition, they have completed a minimum of three professional improvement units in accordance with the individual minimum of three professional improvement units in accordance with the individual improvement plan. A one-year certificate may be renewed no more than once after initial improvement plan. A one-year certificate may be renewed no more than once after initial issuance for each year of full time equivalent counseling.issuance for each year of full time equivalent counseling.

(3) Five-year certificate (initial).(3) Five-year certificate (initial).(a) Instructional personnel shall be issued a five-year certificate upon completion of two (a) Instructional personnel shall be issued a five-year certificate upon completion of two

years of teaching service, provided that, in addition to the one-year certificate requirements, years of teaching service, provided that, in addition to the one-year certificate requirements, documentation of competency as demonstrated by having satisfactorily completed a minimum documentation of competency as demonstrated by having satisfactorily completed a minimum of three credits in courses dealing with the techniques of occupational analysis, or equivalent, of three credits in courses dealing with the techniques of occupational analysis, or equivalent, a minimum of three credits in courses concentrated upon the principles of vocational course a minimum of three credits in courses concentrated upon the principles of vocational course organization or equivalent, and a minimum of three additional professional improvement units organization or equivalent, and a minimum of three additional professional improvement units in accordance with the individual's improvement plan have been completed.in accordance with the individual's improvement plan have been completed.

(b) Counseling personnel shall be issued a five-year certificate upon completion of two (b) Counseling personnel shall be issued a five-year certificate upon completion of two years of counseling service, provided that in addition to the one-year certificate requirements, years of counseling service, provided that in addition to the one-year certificate requirements, documentation of competency as demonstrated by having satisfactorily completed a minimum documentation of competency as demonstrated by having satisfactorily completed a minimum of three credits in courses dealing with the techniques of occupational analysis, or equivalent, of three credits in courses dealing with the techniques of occupational analysis, or equivalent, and a minimum of six additional professional improvement units in accordance with the and a minimum of six additional professional improvement units in accordance with the individual's improvement plan have been completed.individual's improvement plan have been completed.

(4) Five-year certificate (renewal). A five-year renewable certificate shall be renewed for (4) Five-year certificate (renewal). A five-year renewable certificate shall be renewed for professional personnel who have completed a minimum of fifteen professional improvement professional personnel who have completed a minimum of fifteen professional improvement units during the previous five-year period in accordance with the individual's improvement units during the previous five-year period in accordance with the individual's improvement plan. Professional improvement plans initiated after July 1, 1980 shall, if deemed appropriate, plan. Professional improvement plans initiated after July 1, 1980 shall, if deemed appropriate, include work experience as defined in WAC include work experience as defined in WAC 132T-05-060132T-05-060. No more than eight professional . No more than eight professional units in any one category as defined in WAC units in any one category as defined in WAC 132T-05-060132T-05-060 shall apply.shall apply.

(5) The vocational director shall be responsible for the designation of approved course (5) The vocational director shall be responsible for the designation of approved course equivalents.equivalents.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters [Statutory Authority: Chapters 34.0434.04, 34.08 and , 34.08 and 28B.1928B.19 RCW. WSR 82-07-011 (Resolution RCW. WSR 82-07-011 (Resolution No. 82-5), § 132T-05-050, filed 3/8/82; Order 74-2, § 132T-05-050, filed 6/4/74.]No. 82-5), § 132T-05-050, filed 3/8/82; Order 74-2, § 132T-05-050, filed 6/4/74.]

132T-05-060132T-05-060Definition of professional improvement units.Definition of professional improvement units.

The following standards shall be used in the determination of professional improvement The following standards shall be used in the determination of professional improvement unit values for vocational certification by Community College District No. 20.unit values for vocational certification by Community College District No. 20.

(1) Each forty hours of planned, preapproved paid work experience shall be equal to one (1) Each forty hours of planned, preapproved paid work experience shall be equal to one professional improvement unit.professional improvement unit.

(2) One credit on the quarter system or two-thirds credit on the semester system earned in (2) One credit on the quarter system or two-thirds credit on the semester system earned in accredited programs at colleges or universities shall be equal to one professional accredited programs at colleges or universities shall be equal to one professional improvement unit, provided it is in compliance with the professional improvement plan.improvement unit, provided it is in compliance with the professional improvement plan.

(3) Each accumulated twenty hours of preplanned participation in conferences and (3) Each accumulated twenty hours of preplanned participation in conferences and seminars shall be equal to one professional improvement unit, provided that such activities seminars shall be equal to one professional improvement unit, provided that such activities are in addition to those covered by the normal contractual obligations.are in addition to those covered by the normal contractual obligations.

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(4) Each day of preplanned experience in either domestic or foreign travel related to the (4) Each day of preplanned experience in either domestic or foreign travel related to the individual's instructional area shall be equal to .20 of a professional improvement unit.individual's instructional area shall be equal to .20 of a professional improvement unit.

(5) Additional professional improvement units may be granted as approved in the (5) Additional professional improvement units may be granted as approved in the individual improvement plan on the basis of independent research and development activities individual improvement plan on the basis of independent research and development activities in excess of the normal contractual obligations of the instructor, counselor, or administrator.in excess of the normal contractual obligations of the instructor, counselor, or administrator.

(6) The vocational director shall be responsible for the approval of professional (6) The vocational director shall be responsible for the approval of professional improvement plans, equivalencies, and units as stated in WAC improvement plans, equivalencies, and units as stated in WAC 132T-05-040132T-05-040, , 132T-05-050132T-05-050, , and 132T-05-060.and 132T-05-060.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters [Statutory Authority: Chapters 34.0434.04, 34.08 and , 34.08 and 28B.1928B.19 RCW. WSR 88-07-019 (Resolution RCW. WSR 88-07-019 (Resolution No. 88-3), § 132T-05-060, filed 3/7/88; WSR 82-07-011 (Resolution No. 82-5), § 132T-05-060, No. 88-3), § 132T-05-060, filed 3/7/88; WSR 82-07-011 (Resolution No. 82-5), § 132T-05-060, filed 3/8/82; Order 74-2, § 132T-05-060, filed 6/4/74.]filed 3/8/82; Order 74-2, § 132T-05-060, filed 6/4/74.]

132T-05-070132T-05-070Safety and occupational health practices standards.Safety and occupational health practices standards.

The vocational instructor will have been trained as a safe worker and will hold a valid first-The vocational instructor will have been trained as a safe worker and will hold a valid first-aid certificate which has been issued in compliance with standards for such certificates aid certificate which has been issued in compliance with standards for such certificates promulgated by Washington state department of labor and industries, or other appropriate promulgated by Washington state department of labor and industries, or other appropriate regulatory agency.regulatory agency.

(1) Definitions:(1) Definitions:(a) "Vocational instructor," for the purposes of these standards, shall mean any individual (a) "Vocational instructor," for the purposes of these standards, shall mean any individual

who is vocationally certified under the state plan for vocational education and/or who is who is vocationally certified under the state plan for vocational education and/or who is employed as an instructor in a vocational program approved under the state plan.employed as an instructor in a vocational program approved under the state plan.

(b) "Vocational program," for the purposes of these regulations, shall meet the definition (b) "Vocational program," for the purposes of these regulations, shall meet the definition agreed upon in operating criteria of the commission for vocational education.agreed upon in operating criteria of the commission for vocational education.

(2) Safety and occupational health standards. The preparation for vocational teaching for (2) Safety and occupational health standards. The preparation for vocational teaching for all persons shall include instruction in those safety and occupational health practices common all persons shall include instruction in those safety and occupational health practices common to all occupations sufficient to insure those persons knowledge of an ability to instruct students to all occupations sufficient to insure those persons knowledge of an ability to instruct students in those practices at a level consistent with the safety and occupational health practices in those practices at a level consistent with the safety and occupational health practices standards of this section.standards of this section.

(a) No person who receives training for vocational teaching after September 1, 1973, shall (a) No person who receives training for vocational teaching after September 1, 1973, shall be employed by a local educational agency in a program approved under the state plan for be employed by a local educational agency in a program approved under the state plan for more than ninety calendar days unless that person has met the safety and occupational health more than ninety calendar days unless that person has met the safety and occupational health practices standards adopted by the commission for vocational education.practices standards adopted by the commission for vocational education.

(i) The general safety and occupational health standards apply to all vocational personnel (i) The general safety and occupational health standards apply to all vocational personnel who teach or supervise a vocational class or program.who teach or supervise a vocational class or program.

(ii) This standard can be satisfied by completing a fifteen-hour course in safety and (ii) This standard can be satisfied by completing a fifteen-hour course in safety and occupational health taught by an accredited instructor or by passing an approved examination occupational health taught by an accredited instructor or by passing an approved examination which covers the material contained in the fifteen-hour course.which covers the material contained in the fifteen-hour course.

(iii) Approved courses in safety and occupational health will include, but not be limited to, (iii) Approved courses in safety and occupational health will include, but not be limited to, history, causes of accidents, classes and types of accidents, motivating safety, accident history, causes of accidents, classes and types of accidents, motivating safety, accident prevention, occupational health and industrial insurance.prevention, occupational health and industrial insurance.

(b) The safety and occupational health information needed for specific occupations may be (b) The safety and occupational health information needed for specific occupations may be satisfied by one of the following:satisfied by one of the following:

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(i) Completion of a course as part of preservice training that is designed to provide the (i) Completion of a course as part of preservice training that is designed to provide the potential vocational instructor with the specific skills and knowledge of safety and occupational potential vocational instructor with the specific skills and knowledge of safety and occupational health pertinent to the occupation the individual is training to teach.health pertinent to the occupation the individual is training to teach.

(ii) Completion of an in-service course that is designed to provide the vocational instructor (ii) Completion of an in-service course that is designed to provide the vocational instructor with the specific skills and knowledge of safety and occupational health pertinent to the with the specific skills and knowledge of safety and occupational health pertinent to the occupation the individual is training to teach.occupation the individual is training to teach.

(iii) Certification by the program advisory committee for the occupation that the vocational (iii) Certification by the program advisory committee for the occupation that the vocational instructor does possess the specific skills and knowledge of safety and occupational health instructor does possess the specific skills and knowledge of safety and occupational health pertinent to the occupation the instructor is training to teach, together with visible evidence pertinent to the occupation the instructor is training to teach, together with visible evidence that this is an integral part of the instructional program.that this is an integral part of the instructional program.

(iv) Where the advisory committee determines that the vocational instructor has less than (iv) Where the advisory committee determines that the vocational instructor has less than the necessary skills and knowledge, an advisory committee meeting or meetings devoted to the necessary skills and knowledge, an advisory committee meeting or meetings devoted to such training as is needed will satisfy the requirement. Verification of training will be the such training as is needed will satisfy the requirement. Verification of training will be the advisory committee minutes which will include the name of the vocational instructor, the nameadvisory committee minutes which will include the name of the vocational instructor, the name(s) of the trainer(s), evidence of the qualifications of the trainer(s), and the content of the (s) of the trainer(s), evidence of the qualifications of the trainer(s), and the content of the training.training.

(v) The meeting of personnel standards to teach in a vocational program will be accepted (v) The meeting of personnel standards to teach in a vocational program will be accepted as evidence of the individual's ability to teach the appropriate specific safety and occupational as evidence of the individual's ability to teach the appropriate specific safety and occupational health necessary for the occupational area being taught.health necessary for the occupational area being taught.

(3) First aid. The standards for safety and occupational health practices adopted by Walla (3) First aid. The standards for safety and occupational health practices adopted by Walla Walla Community College shall, where applicable, include the requirement that certain Walla Community College shall, where applicable, include the requirement that certain individuals, in addition to other criteria, hold valid first-aid certificates issued by or equivalent individuals, in addition to other criteria, hold valid first-aid certificates issued by or equivalent to the standards of those issued by the Washington department of labor and industries.to the standards of those issued by the Washington department of labor and industries.

(a) A valid first-aid certificate is required for vocational instructors in preparatory vocational (a) A valid first-aid certificate is required for vocational instructors in preparatory vocational programs whose instructional environment brings students into physical proximity with programs whose instructional environment brings students into physical proximity with machinery, electrical circuits, biologicals, radioactive substances, chemicals, flammables, machinery, electrical circuits, biologicals, radioactive substances, chemicals, flammables, intense heat, gases under pressure, excavations, scaffolding and ladders, and other hazards.intense heat, gases under pressure, excavations, scaffolding and ladders, and other hazards.

(b) The determination of hazard shall be made by the safety supervisor and vocational (b) The determination of hazard shall be made by the safety supervisor and vocational director.director.

(c) Responsibility for insuring that appropriate staff have first-aid training will rest with the (c) Responsibility for insuring that appropriate staff have first-aid training will rest with the vocational director.vocational director.

(d) The specific type of first-aid program required of vocational instructors will be (d) The specific type of first-aid program required of vocational instructors will be determined by the representative advisory committee organized for the occupation for which determined by the representative advisory committee organized for the occupation for which the vocational instructor is providing training; however, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation the vocational instructor is providing training; however, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation instruction is required of all vocational instructors.instruction is required of all vocational instructors.

(4) Specifically excluded from conformance to this requirement are:(4) Specifically excluded from conformance to this requirement are:(a) Vocational counselors.(a) Vocational counselors.(b) Those instructors who teach related subjects to vocational students, i.e., mathematics, (b) Those instructors who teach related subjects to vocational students, i.e., mathematics,

English or communication skills, etc., when these are taught in classrooms rather than shops English or communication skills, etc., when these are taught in classrooms rather than shops and are part of a total vocational program that is under the supervision or direction of and are part of a total vocational program that is under the supervision or direction of vocational instructor(s) possessing valid first-aid certificate(s).vocational instructor(s) possessing valid first-aid certificate(s).

(c) Physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and others when their (c) Physicians, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and others when their occupational competencies and training include first-aid knowledge equal to or superior to that occupational competencies and training include first-aid knowledge equal to or superior to that represented by the first-aid certification being required under these regulations.represented by the first-aid certification being required under these regulations.

(d) Vocational instructors who teach ninety hours or less per school year and whose (d) Vocational instructors who teach ninety hours or less per school year and whose instruction is a part of a total vocational program that is under the supervision or direction of a instruction is a part of a total vocational program that is under the supervision or direction of a vocational instructor(s) possessing valid first-aid certificate(s).vocational instructor(s) possessing valid first-aid certificate(s).

WWCC Faculty Qualifications Policy - WACs 16 of 17

(5) Safety supervision. A safety supervisor shall be designated by the vocational director. (5) Safety supervision. A safety supervisor shall be designated by the vocational director. The safety supervisor shall, among other things, possess an understanding of all safety and The safety supervisor shall, among other things, possess an understanding of all safety and occupational health rules, regulations and requirements affecting the college or its employees; occupational health rules, regulations and requirements affecting the college or its employees; further, said supervisor shall assure that each employee demonstrates competency in all further, said supervisor shall assure that each employee demonstrates competency in all safety and occupational health rules, regulations that pertain to the employee, and assure that safety and occupational health rules, regulations that pertain to the employee, and assure that all safety and occupational health rules and regulations that pertain to the employee are being all safety and occupational health rules and regulations that pertain to the employee are being met. The safety supervisor shall meet all of the provisions for safety and occupational health met. The safety supervisor shall meet all of the provisions for safety and occupational health that are mandated for vocational instructors.that are mandated for vocational instructors.

[Statutory Authority: Chapters [Statutory Authority: Chapters 34.0434.04, 34.08 and , 34.08 and 28B.1928B.19 RCW. WSR 82-07-011 (Resolution RCW. WSR 82-07-011 (Resolution No. 82-5), § 132T-05-070, filed 3/8/82.]No. 82-5), § 132T-05-070, filed 3/8/82.]

WWCC Faculty Qualifications Policy - WACs17 of 17

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