19 TAC Chapter 231

Requirements for Public School Personnel Assignments

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Subchapter A. Criteria for Assignment of Public School Personnel

搂231.1. Criteria for Assignment of Public School Personnel.

Subchapter B. Prekindergarten-Grade 6 Assignments

搂231.3. General Education, Prekindergarten.
搂231.5. Bilingual, Prekindergarten.
搂231.7. English as a Second Language, Prekindergarten.
搂231.9. General Education, Kindergarten.
搂231.11. Bilingual, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
搂231.13. English as a Second Language, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
搂231.15. Elementary, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
搂231.17. Reading, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
搂231.19. Languages Other Than English, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
搂231.21. Art, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
搂231.23. Music, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
搂231.25. Theatre, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
搂231.27. Physical Education, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
搂231.29. Technology Applications, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.
搂231.31. Health Education, Prekindergarten-Grade 6.

Subchapter C. Grades 6-8 Assignments

搂231.41. Self-Contained, Grades 6-8.
搂231.43. All General Subjects, Grade 6.
搂231.45. English Language Arts, Grades 6-8.
搂231.47. English as a Second Language, Grades 6-8.
搂231.49. Reading (At or Above Grade Level), Grades 6-8.
搂231.51. Reading Improvement (One Year or More Below Grade Level), Grades 6-8.
搂231.53. Speech, Grades 6-8.
搂231.55. Languages Other Than English, Grades 6-8.
搂231.57. Social Studies, Grade 6.
搂231.59. Social Studies, Grades 7 and 8.
搂231.61. Mathematics, Grades 6-8.
搂231.63. Science, Grade 6.
搂231.65. Science, Grades 7 and 8.
搂231.67. Health, Grades 6-8.
搂231.69. Physical Education, Grades 6-8.
搂231.71. Art, Middle School 1-3.
搂231.73. Music, Middle School 1-3.
搂231.75. Theatre, Middle School 1-3.
搂231.77. Technology Applications, Grades 6-8.
搂231.79. Career Development, Grades 6-8.
搂231.81. Dance, Middle School 1-3.

Subchapter D. Electives, Disciplinary Courses, Local Credit Courses, and Innovative Courses, Grades 6-12 Assignments

搂231.91. Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps.
搂231.93. Athletics, Cheerleading, Drill Team, Marching Band.
搂231.95. Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs.
搂231.97. Innovative Course.
搂231.99. Local Credit Course.
搂231.101. Advanced Placement Course; International Baccalaureate Course.
搂231.103. Driver Education, Grades 9-12.

Subchapter E. Grades 9-12 Assignments

Division 1. English Language Arts and Reading, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.131. English I-IV, Grades 9-12.
搂231.133. English I and II for Speakers of Other Languages, Grades 9-12.
搂231.135. English as a Second Language, Grades 9-12.
搂231.137. Reading I, II, and III, Grades 9-12.
搂231.139. College Readiness and Study Skills, Grades 9-12.
搂231.141. Writing, Grades 9-12.
搂231.143. Speech, Grades 9-12.
搂231.145. Journalism, Grades 9-12.

Division 2. Languages Other Than English, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.161. Languages Other Than English, Grades 9-12.
搂231.163. American Sign Language, Grades 9-12.

Division 3. Social Studies, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.181. History, Grades 9-12.
搂231.183. Geography, Grades 9-12.
搂231.185. Government, Grades 9-12.
搂231.187. Psychology, Grades 9-12.
搂231.189. Sociology, Grades 9-12.
搂231.191. Special Topics in Social Studies, Grades 9-12.
搂231.193. Economics and Personal Financial Literacy, Grades 9-12.
搂231.195. Ethnic Studies, Grades 9-12.

Division 4. Mathematics, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.211. Mathematics, Grades 9-12.
搂231.213. Algebraic Reasoning, Grades 9-12.
搂231.215. Statistics, Grades 9-12.

Division 5. Science, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.231. Biology, Grades 9-12.
搂231.233. Chemistry, Grades 9-12.
搂231.235. Physics, Grades 9-12.
搂231.237. Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Grades 9-12.
搂231.239. Physics for Engineering, Grades 9-12.
搂231.241. Astronomy, Grades 9-12.
搂231.243. Earth Systems Science, Grades 9-12.
搂231.245. Environmental Systems, Environmental Science, and Aquatic Science, Grades 9-12.
搂231.247. Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Microbiology, and Pathophysiology, Grades 9-12.
搂231.249. Scientific Research and Design, Grades 9-12.
搂231.251. Specialized Topics in Science, Grades 9-12.

Division 6. Health and Physical Education, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.271. Health and Physical Education, Grades 9-12.

Division 7. Fine Arts, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.281. Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance, Grades 9-12.

Division 8. Career Development, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.291. Career Development, Grades 9-12.

Division 9. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.301. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Grades 9-12.
搂231.303. Sciences in Agriculture, Grades 9-12.
搂231.305. Agribusiness Management and Marketing, Grades 9-12.
搂231.307. Mathematics in Agriculture, Grades 9-12.
搂231.309. Agricultural Mechanics, Grades 9-12.
搂231.311. Floral Design, Grades 9-12.
搂231.313. Energy and Natural Resource Technology, Grades 9-12.

Division 10. Architecture and Construction, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.331. Architecture and Construction, Grades 9-12.
搂231.333. Interior Design, Grades 9-12.
搂231.335. Architectural Design, Grades 9-12.
搂231.337. Mill and Cabinetmaking Technology, Grades 9-12.
搂231.339. Construction Trades, Grades 9-12.

Division 11. Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.351. Professional Communications, Grades 9-12.
搂231.353. Principles of Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications, Grades 9-12.
搂231.355. Animation, Production, and Graphic Design, Grades 9-12.
搂231.357. Photography, Grades 9-12.
搂231.359. Printing and Imaging Technology, Grades 9-12.
搂231.361. Fashion Design, Grades 9-12.

Division 12. Business, Marketing, and Finance, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.381. Business Management, Grades 9-12.
搂231.383. Business English, Grades 9-12.
搂231.385. Advertising and Marketing, Grades 9-12.
搂231.387. Fashion Marketing, Grades 9-12.
搂231.389. Entrepreneurship, Grades 9-12.
搂231.391. Financial Services, Grades 9-12.
搂231.393. Money Matters, Grades 9-12.
搂231.395. Business Mathematics, Grades 9-12.

Division 13. Education and Training, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.421. Education and Training, Grades 9-12.
搂231.423. Human Growth and Development, Grades 9-12.

Division 14. Energy, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.441. Energy, Grades 9-12.

Division 15. Engineering, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.461. Principles of Applied Engineering, Grades 9-12.
搂231.463. Principles of Biosciences, Grades 9-12.
搂231.465. Biotechnology I and Biotechnology II, Grades 9-12.
搂231.467. Electronics and Engineering Design and Presentation, Grades 9-12.
搂231.469. Engineering Mathematics and Robotics II, Grades 9-12.
搂231.471. Physics for Engineering, Grades 9-12.
搂231.473. Engineering Design and Problem Solving and Engineering Science, Grades 9-12.
搂231.475. Scientific Research and Design, Grades 9-12.
搂231.477. Digital Electronics, Grades 9-12.
搂231.479. Robotics I, Grades 9-12.
搂231.481. Computer Science, Grades 9-12.
搂231.483. Fundamentals of Computer Science and Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles, Grades 9-12.
搂231.485. Game Programming and Design, Grades 9-12.
搂231.487. Mobile Applications Development, Grades 9-12.
搂231.489. Cybersecurity, Grades 9-12.
搂231.491. Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science, Grades 9-12.

Division 16. Health Science, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.511. Health Science, Grades 9-12.
搂231.513. Mathematics for Medical Professionals; Medical Coding and Billing, Grades 9-12.

Division 17. Hospitality and Tourism, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.531. Hospitality and Tourism, Grades 9-12.
搂231.533. Culinary Arts, Grades 9-12.
搂231.535. Food Science, Grades 9-12.

Division 18. Human Services, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.551. Human Services, Grades 9-12.
搂231.553. Lifetime Nutrition and Wellness, Grades 9-12.
搂231.555. Counseling and Mental Health, Grades 9-12.
搂231.557. Dollars and Sense, Grades 9-12.
搂231.559. Cosmetology, Grades 9-12.

Division 19. Information Technology, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.571. Information Technology, Grades 9-12.
搂231.573. Digital Communications, Grades 9-12.
搂231.575. Computer Maintenance and Technician, Grades 9-12.
搂231.577. Independent Study in Evolving/Emerging Technologies and Independent Study in Technology Applications, Grades 9-12.

Division 20. Law and Public Service, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.591. Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security, Grades 9-12.
搂231.593. Forensic Science, Grades 9-12.
搂231.595. Government and Public Administration, Grades 9-12.
搂231.597. Revenue, Taxation, and Regulation, Grades 9-12.
搂231.599. National Security, Grades 9-12.

Division 21. Manufacturing, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.621. Manufacturing, Grades 9-12.
搂231.623. Welding, Grades 9-12.
搂231.625. Manufacturing Engineering Technology II, Grades 9-12.

Division 22. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Grades 9-12 Assignments

搂231.641. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Grades 9-12.
搂231.643. Small Engine Technology, Grades 9-12.

Subchapter F. Special Education-Related Services Personnel Assignments

搂231.701. Special Education Teacher.
搂231.703. Teacher of Adaptive Physical Education.
搂231.705. Full-Time Teacher of Orthopedically Impaired or Other Health Impaired in a Hospital Class or Home-Based Instruction.
搂231.707. Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments.
搂231.709. Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
搂231.710. Teacher of Students who are Deafblind.
搂231.711. Teacher of Gifted and Talented Students.
搂231.713. Special Education Counseling Services; Educational Diagnostician; Speech Therapy Services; and Vocational Adjustment Coordinator.

Subchapter G. Paraprofessional Personnel, Administrators, and Other Instructional and Professional Support Assignments

搂231.751. Educational Aide.
搂231.753. Administrators and Other Instructional and Professional Support Personnel.
搂231.755. Professional Support Personnel Requiring Other Professional License.