Requirements - First Issuance
Master's degree and 5 years of teaching experience.
In most cases the holder of a Standard Teaching License will convert to the Master Educator License at the next renewal after meeting the requirements.
Term
5 years
Authority
Full teaching instruction within grade levels and endorsements listed on the license. Also holds substitute authority including long-term subbing.
Renewals
4 renewal credits (or 2 renewal credits if the applicant holds a doctor's or specialist's degree) and the mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse.
OR
Verification of a Master's degree or higher, at least 10 years of PK-12 licensed experience, and the mandatory reporter training for child and dependent adult abuse. Substitute experience may count as years of experience if an individual is able to verify at least 91 days of substitute experience per year of experience.
Extension
Yes - if more time is needed to complete renewal requirements.
Educational Licensure Office & Staff Directory
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office Location:
701 E Court Ave, Suite A
Des Moines, IA 50309
