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Out-of-State Teaching Certification?
Hi ladies!
My husband just completed his MEd (he has a B.A.) in History and is in the process of completing his NY Initial teaching certification. He passed his LAST and has completed all of the fingerprinting and paperwork, he just needs to take the CST and the ATS-W. He has only done student teaching and an occasional substituting position. What are the certification requirements of your state? Any recommendations for certification tests or courses that may be helpful? We are willing to relocate pretty much anywhere. Thank you!
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That'd be so helpful, thanks! Where can we find this out?
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Check your state's department of education's website and search for states that are reciprocal with NY.They should have that information available. Many states do not have reciprocity with Washington.
I did all of my college work, student teaching, testing (PRAXIS), and certification in Pennsylvania. Right after I became certified, we moved to Florida.
Becoming certified in FL was very easy, as I did not have to take any additional tests or course-work. I was actually considered "highly qualified" because I was also certified in another state.
A lot of the northeastern states are some of the hardest to become certified in, so many places will accept a valid copy of the teachers certification. All I had to do was send in a copy of my certification with $75 and I received my FL teachers certificate.
Honestly, I would look at which states you would most want to relocate to because each state is a little different. Even states that say they are "reciprocal" often have other requirements...
Even taking the praxis is challenging because some states require different parts of the praxis.
I would look at your top destinations, and look at where he can apply. It's not a terrible thing to apply to teach in a state when you don't have that state's certification. I was hired to teach in Mass. before I had the Mass. certification. If they him, they hire him with the understanding that he will become certified in that state.
That's essentially what he's been doing, just applying for any social studies job in middle or high schools with the hope that they'll accept his education and state testing for hiring and then allow him to do what he has to do to be certified in the state.
Thank you all for the help! Let me know if there's any openings in your school districts!
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In Maryland, you need pass Praxis I and then Praxis II(Content and Pedagogy) in your subject area. Let him know to be prepared to get offers for and apply to subjects he is not certified in: MH is certified in History as well, and is currently teaching math and english. Most states have too many Social Studies teachers, and shortages in math and science.
NC will snap him up in a heartbeat. My DH is in the exact same position (master's in history) and he has had to turn down job offers. You may not end up in your first choice city, but you are guaranteed a job somewhere and you can always move to a better city in a few years. The starting pay for a master's with no experience is $34-38K. People who are from here say it's hard to find jobs, but coming from the north I feel like we walked into a wonderland.
Google "Teach 4 NC" and you'll find the state website, DPI. All counties in the state post jobs there, and he can also post his resume there. That's how we found our jobs (we're from MI).
NC will honor his NY license, but he might have to take the Praxis within the first few years. You can move here and then ask his school if/when he needs to take the Praxis since not everyone needs to.
HTH!
We'll definitely look into it, thank you!
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here's info about teaching in texas with certification from another state:
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=5372
be warned, things are not looking good right now for education in the lone star state. the budget is a mess, several districts have instituted hiring freezes, and people are freaking out. apparently, we won't know until may what the budget will be, so we won't be getting contracts in my district until after that, possibly into june. not good!