Under what condition may the Education Professional Standards Board issue an emergency certificate?

The Education Professional Standards Board may issue an emergency certificate when it is determined that a qualified teacher cannot be secured for the position. This situation often arises in cases of acute teacher shortages or specialized subject areas where there are insufficient qualified candidates available to fill teaching positions in a timely manner.

By issuing an emergency certificate, the board allows schools to employ individuals who may not meet all the standard certification requirements but are nonetheless capable of providing instruction, thereby ensuring that students have access to education without prolonged vacancies. This practice helps maintain educational continuity and supports schools in fulfilling their responsibilities to students.

Other conditions, such as having enough qualified teachers in the district, having international teaching experience, or possessing a master's degree in education, do not directly relate to the specific criteria for issuing an emergency certificate. These factors may enhance a candidate's profile but do not address the urgency that necessitates the issuance of an emergency credential.