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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 3Pt. 25Ch. 4Art. 2§ 44898 Administrative Contract Teacher Classification

§ 44898 Administrative Contract Teacher Classification

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§ 44898 Administrative Contract Teacher Classification

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about school teachers who have a special 4-year contract for admin or supervisor jobs.
  • •Before May 15 of the third year, the school must decide if this person can become a permanent classroom teacher.
  • •If they say yes, the person becomes a permanent teacher after the 4-year contract.

Example

A teacher named Mr. Smith is hired as a supervisor with a 4-year contract. He has never worked in this school district before.

The school must decide by May 15 of his third year if he can become a permanent classroom teacher. If they say yes, he gets to be a permanent teacher after his contract ends.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 44898 Administrative Contract Teacher Classification

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 44897 to the contrary, the governing board of any school district shall, with respect to each person who is employed in an administrative or supervisory position requiring certification qualifications under a contract of employment providing a four-year term of employment and who either has not been previously employed by the district in such position or has been employed in such position but not under such a four-year contract, determine prior to May 15 of the third year under such four-year contract of employment whether to grant or deny the person permanent classification as a classroom teacher. If it grants such classification, the person shall be classified as and become a permanent employee as a classroom teacher. (Enacted by Stats. 1976, Ch. 1010.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

governing boardadministrative or supervisory positioncertification qualificationsfour-year term of employmentpermanent classification as a classroom teacherMay 15 of the third year

Related Statutes

  • § 44893 Teacher Certification Retention
  • § 44830 School Hiring Certification Requirements
  • § 44831 Speech-Language Pathologist Employment
  • § 44843 Certified Staff Employment Notice
  • § 44885.5 Probationary District Intern Employees

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 44898.
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