Education Requirements
Elementary School Principal & Supervisor – Tier 1:
Elementary School Principal & Supervisor – Tier 2:
Secondary School Principal & Supervisor- Tier 1:
Secondary School Principal & Supervisor- Tier 2:
District Superintendent
Examinations
Elementary School Principal & Supervisor – Tier 1:
Elementary School Principal & Supervisor – Tier 2:
Secondary School Principal & Supervisor- Tier 1:
Secondary School Principal & Supervisor- Tier 2:
District Superintendent:
Experience Requirements
Elementary School Principal & Supervisor- Tier 1:
- Valid South Carolina Professional Teaching Certificate at the elementary level
- Three years of teaching experience in grades PK-8
Secondary School Principal & Supervisor- Tier 1:
- Valid South Carolina Professional Teaching Certificate at the secondary level
- Three years of teaching experience in grades 7-12
District Superintendent:
- Valid South Carolina Professional Teaching Certificate at the elementary, middle or secondary level
- Three years of experience as a PK-12 or post-secondary teacher
- Two years of experience as a school administrator, school district administrator, post secondary administrator, or school business administrator
Documents and Application Requirements
Once you have met educational, examination and experience requirements, you may apply for an
administrative certificate online. Send the following documents to the Office of Educator Certification:
Mail all of the above to:
Office of Educator Services
South Carolina Department of Education
8301 Parklane Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Criminal History Background Check
Because you have already held an initial teaching certificate in South Carolina and have undergone the criminal history background check and fingerprinting process, this need not be repeated.
Contact Information
For more information on administrator preparation programs in South Carolina, contact these colleges and universities directly.
For more information on administrative certification in South Carolina, contact the South Carolina State Department of Education Office of Educator Certification, Recruitment and Preparation at 803-896-0325.