Section 16-13-333 Participation in Program.

(a) An eligible teacher shall satisfy each of the following criteria to participate in the program: (1) Hold a valid Alabama professional educator certificate or valid alternate certificate, approved for middle level or secondary math, science, or computer science courses. (2) Teach approved courses in mathematics or science in grades 6-12. (3) Teach full time in mathematics or science, or both. (b) An eligible teacher wishing to participate in the program shall apply for the program by notifying the local superintendent of education in writing on forms prescribed by the department. The eligible teacher shall provide documentation to the local superintendent that the teacher has met the requirements for participation in the program provided in this section. (c) After receipt of an application and required documentation, the local superintendent of education shall determine if the applicant has met the requirements for participation in the program, and, after the determination is made, may recommend that the local board offer a TEAMS contract to the applicant.