Job Description
Elementary and Secondary Teachers provide classroom instruction to students in kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Requirements
1.  Earn a Standard Teaching Certificate which requires graduation from a nationally or regionally accredited teacher preparation program in the specific program.

Restrictions
Conviction of a felony or committing an immoral act.
Incompetence, immorality, gross negligence, or other reprehensible conduct.
Fraud or deceit in obtaining certification.

School Located in Wyoming
University of Wyoming - Laramie 
     College of Education

The Elementary Education Degree can be obtained at Casper College through the University of Wyoming at Casper College (UWCC) program.

License
All Public School Teachers must be certified by the Professional Teaching Standards Board.

Examination
Praxis II
 

Fees
Fingerprinting	$  45.00
License (In-State)	$130.00
License (Out-of-State)	$200.00
Renewal (Every 5 Years)	$125.00

Licensing Agency
Professional Teaching Standards Board
1920 Thomas Ave, Suite 400
Cheyenne, Wyoming  82002
Phone: (307) 777-7291

Additional Sources of Information
National Education Association
1201 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC  20036

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
1919 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 202
Washington, DC  20006

American Federation of Teachers
555 New Jersey Avenue, NW
Washington, DC  20001

Occupational Outlook Handbook:
"School Teachers-Kindergarten, Elementary, and Secondary"

Wages Last Updated June 2008


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