How To Become a Teacher

Traditional Route:

  • Complete a 4-year University education program that leads to initial licensure

  • Pass all required State Board of Education (SBE) testing

Residency Program (alternative license)

  • Must already have a completed 4-year degree

  • 2.7 GPA (a university may require additional courses if the GPA is low)

  • Upon hire, you will be required to enroll in a university's residency program and complete all requirements determined by the university.

  • Pass all required SBE testing

  • Residency licenses are valid for up to three school years

  • Both employment and enrollment with a university must be maintained.

Apply For Employment:

  • Complete an employment application here

  • Upload all of your official transcripts

  • Complete and upload a background form