Job-Embedded Practitioner Licensure Program

How does an individual qualify for a Job-Embedded License?

1. The individual must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
2. The individual must show “proof of content knowledge”. This can be achieved with a passing score on the content knowledge Praxis test or NES test for the licensure area the individual is being hired to teach or, for some endorsements, a bachelor’s degree with a major in the subject of your endorsement can be used to provide “proof of content knowledge”.
3. The individual must be hired as the teacher of record by a school system in which UT Martin has a current partnership.

The Job-Embedded process begins with the employing school district.  The district must submit UT Martin’s “Intent to Hire” form for the candidate they intend to employ.  The district should ensure that the candidate is eligible for hire.  This includes ensuring the candidate holds a bachelor's degree in the content area they are being hired to teach from a regionally accredited institution or that they have passed the required Praxis exam(s) and has a cumulative GPA that is acceptable for admission to the graduate program. 

NOTE: The Intent to Hire form must be received from the hiring district prior to an individual being eligible to complete the job-embedded pathway.

The job-embedded license provides an opportunity for school districts to hire a qualified individual as the teacher-of-record while completing licensure requirements. A Job-Embedded practitioner’s license is valid for 3 years while completing an Educator Preparation Program.  It cannot be renewed.

Steps to be Completed by District

1. Ensure the individual being hired is admissible to UT Martin’s graduate program. Must have a 2.75 or higher cumulative GPA.
2. District completes and submits UT Martin Intent to Hire form.
3. Once the UT Martin EPP processes all paperwork, the district will be provided a copy of the candidate's letter, program of study, program overview document and a copy of the Intent to Hire form signed by the EPP.

NOTE:  Districts will be asked to complete an annual review of their job-embedded hires to verify employment. 

Steps for Candidate to Enroll

1. *Complete admission to the https://www.utm.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply/
2. Request an official copy of transcripts and Praxis or NES scores (if applicable) sent to our licensure analyst, Mrs. Jenny Hahn.
3. Complete a license application and return it to licensure analyst, Mrs. Jenny Hahn. This is provided after intent to hire form is received by district.
4. Provide current background check (may be accepted from employing district-Must provide on district letter head stating TBI/FBI check on file with “no indications.”).
5. Complete and return licensure documents provided by EPP.
6. Submit official copy of transcript to licensure analyst, Mrs. Jenny Hahn at jhahn@utm.edu.

*NOTE: Individuals apply for admission to the Master of Science in Education initial licensure master’s degree program. It is recommended that you apply as “degree seeking.” This will ensure that any coursework taken will lead to a degree if you choose to complete degree requirements in the future.

Job-Embedded Programs are offered for the following subject and grade levels

K-5

Elementary Education: K-5

Middle Grades

Middle Grades Language Arts: 6-8

Middle Grades Mathematics: 6-8 or 6-10

Middle Grades Science: 6-8

Middle Grades Social Studies: 6-8

Special Education

SPED Interventionist: K-8

SPED Interventionist: 6-12

K-12

Physical Education and Health K-12

School Counseling

School Counselor: PreK-12

Secondary

Agriculture Education: 6-12

Biology: 6-12

Business: 6-12

Chemistry: 6-12

Economics: 6-12

English: 6-12

Family & Consumer Science: 6-12

Geography: 6-12

Government: 6-12

History: 6-12

Mathematics: 6-12

Spanish: 6-12

EPP admission is separate from admission to the graduate program. EPP admission is the formal admission process to the professional component of the program. It is a two-step process; the first of which will occur while enrolled in Teacher Education 730.

Job-embedded teachers will be required to complete all course assignments, assessments, and field experiences required of the courses you are enrolled in while serving as the full-time teacher of record. K-5 and Interventionist K-8 job-embedded teachers will be required to complete field experience assignments in a grade K-2 setting while enrolled in Reading 742. If not teaching in a K-2 grade level, arrangements will need to be made with your district to complete the field experience the semester this course is taken.

As a newly hired job-embedded teacher, UT Martin’s Educator Preparation Program (EPP) is required by the Tennessee Department of Education to monitor your teaching for a three-year period. In addition to the monitoring process, the EPP provides ongoing support of all candidates. Support is available in a variety of delivery methods such as providing resources, coaching, and feedback in the areas of teaching and instruction, including differentiated instruction, standards and objectives, grouping, classroom management, and managing student behaviors.

During the three-year time frame job-embedded candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Attend all Zoom or other required check-ins as requested.
• Submit copies of all district evaluations to Student Learning and Licensure by stated deadlines.
• Advise and update the licensure analyst and program manager of any changes to school, content area, grade level, or employment status.

Following ongoing review of job-embedded candidate performance, a clinical supervisor may be assigned to provide additional support and feedback.

Failure to meet the above requirements may result in the job-embedded teacher receiving an Off-Track designation. Further refusal to submit district evaluations or respond to communication from the EPP office may result in Disaffiliation from the job-embedded program.

For questions concerning ongoing monitoring or job-embedded program support, please contact the Program Manager of Induction & Job-Embedded Programs, Dr. Cheryl Stewart at cstewa72@utm.edu or 731-881-7201.

• All required coursework must be completed within the three-year validity period of the Job-Embedded license.
• All required Praxis exams must be taken and passed.
• Successful completion of teaching experience (one hundred day minimum to complete experience required set by the Tennessee Department of Education.
• Provide a final official UT Martin transcript for upload to TNCompass. Transcripts should be sent electronically to jhahn@utm.edu.

Licensure Questions

Mrs. Jenny Hahn, Licensure Coordinator/Analyst

jhahn@utm.edu

731-881-7126

Advising

Dr. Clinton Smith, Chair, Department of Educational Studies, Job-Embedded Advisor

csmit279@utm.edu

731-881-7210

Cheryl Stewart, Advisor

cstewa72@utm.edu

731-881-7201

Program Support

Dr. Cheryl Stewart, Manager of Induction & Job-Embedded Support

cstewa72@utm.edu

731-881-7201