Endorsements Available and Requirements
Use the below list to view available NH endorsements and the corresponding Administrative Rule number. Use the Administrative Rule link to view the requirements for each endorsement.
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Administrative Rules Chapter Ed 500
| Endorsement | EIS Code | Administrative Rule |
Administrator | |||
| Superintendent | 0001 | 506.01 |
| Assistant Superintendent | 0002 | 506.02 |
| District Administrator | 0005 | 506.03 |
| Business Administrator | 0038 | As of 7/1/23 this endorsement has been repealed and is no longer available. |
| Principal | 0003 | 506.06 |
| Assistant Principal (renamed 7/1/2023 - formerly Associate Principal 0007) | 9998 | 506.07 |
| Curriculum Administrator | 0008 | 506.05 |
| Special Education Administrator | 0006 | 506.04 |
| Career and Technical Education Principal (renamed 7/1/2023) | 0053 | 506.08 |
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Educational Specialist | |||
| School Counselor | 0040 | 508.01 |
| School Psychologist | 0046 | 508.02 |
| School Social Worker | 0049 | 508.03 |
| School Speech-Language Specialist | 0060 | As of 4/14/23 this endorsement has been repealed and is no longer available. |
| Specialist in Assessment of Intellectual Functioning (SAIF) | 0050 | 508.04 |
| Library Media Coordinator | 0035 | 508.06 |
| School Counseling Director | 0042 | 508.05 |
Instructional Specialists | |||
| Reading and Writing Specialist | 0037 | 508.09 |
| Library Media Specialist | 0036 | 508.07 |
| Elementary Mathematics Specialist (K-6) | 1150 | 508.10 |
| Digital Learning Specialist | 0350 | 508.08 |
Teacher | |||
Endorsements marked with * require certification in Special Education Teacher | |||
| Blind and Vision Disabilities | 1909 | 507.47 |
| Chemistry (7-12) | 1308 | 507.33 and 507.30 |
| Comprehensive Family and Consumer Science Education | 0900 | 507.50, 507.02 |
| Comprehensive Agricultural Education | 0100 | As of 5/12/23 this endorsement has been repealed and is no longer available. |
| Comprehensive Business Education | 0300 | 507.49, 507.02 |
| Comprehensive Marketing | 0400 | As of 5/12/23 this endorsement has been repealed and is no longer available. |
| Computer Science - algorithms, computing innovations/emerging technologies, programming, data/analysis (encoding, compression, encryption, computational tools), computing systems and networks (hardware/software, program execution, local/network/cloud computing and storage), and cybersecurity | 1315 | 507.54 |
| Dance | 0507 | 507.51 |
| Deaf and Hearing Disabilities | 1910 | 507.43 |
| Early Childhood Education (N-3) | 1866 | 507.18 |
| Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (N-3) | 1912 | 507.41 |
| Earth and Space Science (7-12) | 1304 | 507.31 and 507.30 |
| Elementary Education (K-6) | 1810 | 507.11 |
| Elementary Education (K-8) | 1811 | 507.11 |
| Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities* | 1855 | 507.44 |
| English (5-8) | 0501 | 507.55 |
| English (5-12) | 0500 | 507.24 |
| English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) | 0607 | 507.17 |
| Health Education | 0801 | 507.15 |
| Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities* | 1833 | 507.42 |
| Life Science (7-12) | 1302 | 507.32 and 507.30 |
| Mathematics, Middle Level (to Algebra I/Integrated I) | 1102 | 507.26 and 507.25 |
| Mathematics, Upper Level (Pre-Algebra to AP Math) | 1100 | 507.27 and 507.25 |
| Music Education | 1200 | 507.39 |
| Physical and Health Disabilities* | 1844 | 507.46 |
| Physical Education | 0800 | 507.16 |
| Physical Science (7-12) | 1313 | 507.53 and 507.30 |
| Physics (7-12) | 1309 | 507.34 and 507.30 |
| Reading and Writing Teacher | 0034 | 507.52 |
| Science (5-8) | 1305 | 507.29 and 507.30 |
| Social Studies (5-8) | 1501 | 507.56 |
| Social Studies (5-12) | 1500 | 507.28 |
| Special Education Teacher | 1900 | 507.40 |
| Specific Learning Disabilities* | 1907 | 507.45 |
| Technology and Engineering | 1000 | 507.05, 507.02 |
| Theatre | 0506 | 507.35 |
| Visual Arts Education | 0200 | 507.09 |
World Languages Teacher - Classics | |||
| Greek | 0610 | 507.37 |
| Latin | 0605 | 507.37 |
World Languages Teacher - Modern | |||
| Arabic | 0606 | 507.38 |
| Mandarin Chinese | 0626 | 507.38 |
| French | 0608 | 507.38 |
| German | 0609 | 507.38 |
| Italian | 0613 | 507.38 |
| Japanese | 0622 | 507.38 |
| Russian | 0618 | 507.38 |
| Spanish | 0619 | 507.38 |
| American Sign Language | 0627 | 507.38 |
Other | |||
| Educational Interpreter/Transliterator | 1911 | 504.11 |
| School Nurse I | 0070 | 504.08 |
| School Nurse II | 0071 | 504.09 |
| School Nurse III | 0072 | 504.10 |
Paraeducator endorsements are optional for the NH State Board of Education. Employers decide at the local level if licensure is required for the role. | Paraeducator I | 0090 | 504.07 |
Paraeducator II | 0091 | 504.06 | |
CTE Specialty Teacher Category | 507.02 and 507.03 | ||
Agricultural Food & Natural Resources (2000) | |||
| Agriculture, General | 1756 |
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| Animal Science | 0101 |
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| Horticulture | 0102 |
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| Natural Resources | 0107 |
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Architecture and Construction (2100) | |||
| Architectural Design | 1736 |
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| Building Construction | 1710 |
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| Drafting and Design Technology | 1713 |
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| Electrician | 1714 |
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| HVAC | 1701 |
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| Plumbing | 1717 |
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Arts, Audio Visual Technology & Communications (2200) | |||
| Audiovisual and Photographic/Film Arts | 1716 |
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| Digital Arts and Graphic Design | 1738 |
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| Theatre, Technical and Design | 1763 |
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Business Management and Administration (2300) Finance (2500) | |||
| Business Management and Administration | 1760 |
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| Accounting and Finance | 1755 |
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Education and Training (2400) | |||
| Teacher Education Multiple Levels | 0904 |
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Government & Public Administration (2600) | |||
| Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) | 1759 |
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Health Occupations (2700) | |||
| Business of Healthcare | 1765 |
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| Health Science | 0700 |
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Hospitality & Tourism (2800) | |||
| Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management | 0903 |
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| Hospitality Management | 1746 |
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| Travel and Tourism | 1740 |
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Human Services (2900) | |||
| Cosmetology | 1726 |
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Information Technology (3000) | |||
| Computer Installation and Repair | 1747 |
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| Computer Programming | 1757 |
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| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1761 |
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| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1750 |
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Law & Public Safety (3100) | |||
| Criminal Justice | 1729 |
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| Fire Science and Emergency Management | 1728 |
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Manufacturing (3200) | |||
| Welding | 1725 |
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| Machining Technology | 1723 |
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| Manufacturing Technology | 1764 |
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Marketing & Sales (3300) | |||
| General Marketing | 1403 |
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Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (3400) | |||
| Biotechnology | 1314 |
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| Computer Engineering Technology | 1749 |
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| Environmental Studies | 0104 |
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| Pre-Engineering | 0351 |
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Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (3500) | |||
| Auto Body and Collision Repair | 1704 |
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| Automotive Mechanics | 1703 |
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| Aviation Maintenance | 1767 |
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| Aviation - Pilot | 1766 |
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| Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology | 1754 |
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