Are the qualifications for teaching the same all over the US?

Question

What are they? I have a BA in Philosophy and may want to teach in Texas, primary school to highschool.

Answer 1

I have taught in three states and none were the same. I start out by contacting the dept of ed for that state. I then need to meet with the certification adviser at the college nearest my selected city. After review of my transcript and teaching certificates I can get a limited license which will last until the state certification agency goes over my transcript, prior teaching, etc. and decides what fields I should be licensed in.

Answer 2

No they vary by state and level taught . However, an experienced teacher can often teach in another state (move to) without the required course work. Most teachers continue to take classes during their career. You need to contact the dept. of ed. state of Texas and usually send them your college transcript and perhaps sit for an exam you can get National Certification through testing but it still must recognized by Texas Temporary certification is sometimes granted. Good Luck !

Answer 3

Hey there, I know in Texas you have to get certified in order to teach, as is with most states. Each state has a different certification procedure. Here in GA, i'm going to be taking the certification tests in 2 weeks to do elementary education, their test is called PRAXIS, though they are changing to something called GRACE in the fall. Good luck! =)

Answer 4

There are really two questions here.

Public schools have a system of teacher credentials. Each state has its own system.

Private schools do not have a single system; each school devises its own system. Private schools usually do not require teacher credentials, but tend to screen applicants more vigorously. It is not uncommon for private school teachers to hold a Master's degree, while principals are known to hold PhDs and EdDs.

Answer 5

It goes state by state. Get in touch with the state of Texas.