As part of any teacher preparation program, TSPC requires that candidates complete the fingerprint process with background checks by the Oregon State Police (OSP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The information below provides you with step by step instructions on how to complete the required fingerprinting processes.
NOTE: If you’ve already completed fingerprints and are employed by a district as an instructional assistant, YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE FINGERPRINTS AGAIN through the process outlined below. If you are already a licensed teacher, it is not necessary for you to complete this process again.
Please follow the TSPC eLicensing link by clicking here to complete the fingerprint application. See instructions below. You can also find instructions and FAQs on the TSPC website.
Step-by-Step instructions:
1. Go to the TSPC eLicensing website by clicking here.
2. Sign up for an account by completing the information on the right side of the page. You’ll need to enter a username and a password. Once you’ve entered a username and a password, click on the SIGN UP button.
3. Fill out the Login information, complete the security questions, and provide TSPC with your full legal name. Click on the CONTINUE button. At this point you should receive a message from the website that reads “You have successfully registered!” Click on the green BACK TO HOME button.
4. Log in to the site by using the Username and Password you created in Step 2.
5. Complete the “Record Connect” information (including date of birth and social security number) and click on the CONNECT & CONTINUE button.
6. When you are directed to the TSPC Dashboard, you will want to click on the green SUBMIT NEW APPLICATION button upper right corner of the page.
7. Confirm that the upper right section for application status indicates that you are applying for a NEW license.
8. In the WHAT CATEGORY OF LICENSE WOULD YOU LIKE TO APPLY FOR? section, use the drop-down arrow on the right side of the page and select CLINICAL PRACTICES.
9. In the LICENSE HISTORY QUESTIONNAIRE, leave all three options unchecked. Click on the CONTINUE button.
10. For most candidates, you will leave the +Add a License section blank and click the CONTINUE button from this screen.
11. If you have held a teaching license in the past, you may enter it on the Work History section. If you have NOT held a teaching license before, click on the CONTINUE button.
12. On the Education History screen, enter any degrees you have completed. An example would be an AA degree from a community college. Click on the
+Add Education History button and enter your information. Once you’ve completed this section, click on the CONTINUE button.
13. On the Application for Licensure screen, you will confirm that you have selected the correct licensure information. In the Application Information box, confirm that “Clearance” is listed in the Licence, Certificate drop-down box. Enter Pacific University in the University Currently Enrolled At drop-down box. You will not be selecting any endorsements or specializations on this page. You will select those when you’ve finished the program and are ready to apply for your license. Click on the CONTINUE button.
14. Answer the character questions and click on the CONTINUE button.
15. Complete the Statement of Professionalism screen by clicking the button in the Please acknowledge section. Then click on the AGREE & CONTINUE button.
16. Complete the Electronic Signature page by clicking the button in the Please acknowledge section and by typing in your full legal name in the Please sign section of the page. Click on the CONTINUE button.
17. Click on the CHECK OUT button to pay the fees for your fingerprints ($76.00).
Once you have paid for your fingerprints, you will receive an email from TSPC in approximately one week with instructions on how to schedule your fingerprinting appointment through the FieldPrint website. You will be required to pay a fingerprinting fee of $12.50 when you register for your fingerprinting appointment.