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Massachusetts Teaching License

Massachusetts Teaching License

Being a teacher is one of the hardest and most important professions in the world. Above all, as a teacher you can play a very important role in preparing the whole generation for life. So, if you are taking that risk and thinking to become a teacher, firstly you will need to obtain a teacher’s license. Find out how to become a teacher in Massachusetts and how to apply for your license.

Moreover, learn how to use this license lookup tool to check the validity of the license.

How do I get certified to teach in Massachusetts?

You can teach in Massachusetts if you have a Massachusetts teacher license. The licenses are issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. So you can visit to the official website and apply for your Massachusetts educator license. But at first, learn what you need to be able to apply for your teacher license.

Steps to obtain a Massachusetts Teacher license

Firstly, complete a bachelor’s degree. Your bachelor’s degree doesn’t have to be in teaching. But it’s a must to have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Secondly, complete approved student-teaching hours. Complete 150-300 student teaching hours in the grade level and subject area of your MA teaching license. Your student teaching experience must involve classroom instruction with an experienced and licensed educator.

Thirdly, pass the MTEL exam. But if you fail the exam, you may retake it. And finally, apply for your background check.

After completing the requirements you may apply for your Massachusetts teacher license. If you have a bachelor’s degree you can apply for the Initial license. But it is valid for ten years. And during that ten years, you can complete master’s degree. After that, you will be able to apply for the Professional teaching license.

Documents to submit for the Initial license

In short, here you can find the documents that you need to submit to the Department of Education:

  • Diploma and transcript
  • An official performance assessment
  • MTEL exam score
  • Criminal record certificate
  • $100 payment check

What is a provisional teaching license in MA?

A provisional teaching license is one of the educational license types in MA. So, to learn about the types of the licenses use MA teacher license lookup tool.
The provisional teaching license is an entry level license. But, it’s valid for five years. Moreover you can’t renew the license. It is issued to those who has a bachelor’s or master’s degree and MTEL exam.

Documents to submit for the Provisional teaching license

  • The completed application for Adult Basic Education license
  • Diploma and transcript
  • Exam results

What states accept Massachusetts teaching license?

For the teachers, who wants to move out of the state Massachusetts was signed the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement. It will let the teachers to obtain a teacher license easily. So, this reciprocity agreement allows the qualified teachers transfer their licenses, find job easily and fill the empty teaching vacancies.

Here is the list of the states: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

To learn more you can use Massachusetts teacher license lookup in the LicenseLookup.org website.

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