Administration & Supervision – Ohio

Education Requirements

According to the Ohio Department of Education:

The state of Ohio offers the following endorsements.

• Ohio offers Principal (PreK-6, 4-9, 5-12)

Students will NOT need to obtain their Virginia license first to qualify for reciprocity.

Out-of-State Licensure

Candidates who completed an out-of-state licensure program may review important information and steps provided in the link for the online application process.

Traditional pathway

A candidate for a new superintendent, principal, or administrative specialist license who has completed an approved licensure program is to submit a new application request for the professional administrator license. An educator who is interested in applying for a professional administrator license must meet the qualifications outlined in Ohio law:

• Earn a master’s degree from an accredited university.
• Complete an approved preparation program.
• Receive a recommendation from the Dean or Head of Teacher Education at the institution where he or she completed the preparation program.
• Complete the Ohio Assessment for Educators licensure exam #015 Educational Leadership prescribed by the State Board of Education.
• A principal must have two years of successful teaching experience under a standard teaching license or work experience under a professional pupil services license for the ages and grade levels for which the principal license is sought.
• An administrative specialist must have two years of successful teaching experience under a professional teaching license or work experience under a professional pupil services license.
• A superintendent must have three years of successful experience in a position as a principal or administrative specialist while holding the respective license.