So you completed a teacher preparation program, these are the steps you’ll need to take to teach in Wyoming:
- Verification of completion of an approved Educator Preparation Program.
- The program must be from an accredited college or university
- The program must include student teaching and lead to an Institutional Recommendation (IR) for licensure
- Note: In order for applicants to obtain an Institutional Recommendation form they must be eligible for licensure in the state in which the college or university is located.
- Applicants do not have to obtain licensure in that state; however, they must be eligible for licensure. In some states, individuals may be required to complete testing for licensure in that state (i.e. applicants who have/will complete an Arizona program must complete the Arizona testing requirements and will not need to complete the Praxis exams required for Wyoming for initial licensure.)
- Official transcripts documenting the completion of a teacher preparation program
- Submission of two (2) blue FBI Fingerprint Cards including a background check
- Knowledge of the U.S. and Wyoming Constitutions
- Teacher Testing Requirements. PTSB only requires the Praxis II for Elementary Education K-6 (5001) and Social Studies Comprehensive 6-12 (5081) for initial licensure.
If it seems that you don’t qualify for this route, it does NOTÂ mean you are not eligible for licensure in Wyoming. Please contact us to speak with a Licensing Specialist now about what options are available to you.
Start the process here. You will need to complete the application for initial licensure which can be found here. More details about licensing in Wyoming can be found here, or you can contact PTSB staff at 307-777-7291 or .
Now that you know what you need to do…take a peek here at positions currently open around the state.
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