I was certified in Elementary Education back in 1995 in Pennsylvania. What do I need to do to go back into teaching? Is it a matter of taking the NTE's again? I subbed for six months before getting a full-time job in another career back in 1996. I've got the teaching bug again and want to know what to expect to re-enter the field.
Thank-you.
2006-12-27 09:45:53 · 4 answers · asked by shotsofnature 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Pennsylvania has had a rule change since 1995, and your certification may be "inactive". Log on to the PDE (PA Department of Education) website and type in your social security number to check your status. (Go to the Teaching tab and choose Act 48 status) If your certificate is inactive, you might have to show proof of 180 clock hours of training (or 2 graduate courses) within a certain period of time after you start teaching. You probably won't have to take the NTE's again, as long as you have your original score report...but I'm not certain of that.
If you start with substituting, some districts will provide opportunities for you to get the training for free through summer workshops and in-service days. (Well, you won't have to pay for it, but they probably won't pay you either.)
A lot has changed since No Child Left Behind took effect. At the PDE website, you can also find links to state standards and the newer "Assessment Anchors" that tell what is tested at each grade level. It might also be worth it to take a course at a local college. Learning about guided reading and/or differentiated instruction would help to get you updated.
It's worth it! There is no other job like teaching!
2006-12-27 12:35:33 · answer #1 · answered by snowberry 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I teach in Canada, but I suspect it's the same rule of thumb everywhere- Your degree/diploma in Education is still valid, though you may need to re-pass any state regulations again. Here in British Columbia, new teachers who have just gotten their degree need to go through a background and credential check to be accepted into the "College of Teachers" [think of it as a teacher association like doctors etc. have], and then each year, we renew our membership as we continue to be active teachers. I do not know if your state has an equivalent, but if it does it is usually quite easy to get back in since you have been certified before.
Depending on the school district you plan on working in, you may need to take the qualification tests [in the states, the NTEs] again since they might say you have been out of the profession for 10 years.
If you want a full time position, you might end up subbing again [which they would be more lenient with to begin with- so they might let you start that before you take the tests, etc.] first.
I would suggest contacting the local school board/district or even college/university that has an education department for specific information- I'm sure they will gladly help you!
Good luck and hope you do re-enter the teaching field- I find it very rewarding!
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