Requirements - First Issuance
Two years of successful service in a professional service license area in an Iowa public school, or 3 years in an accredited private or out-of-state setting.
Term
5 years
Authority
Limited to professional service license areas listed on license. Not eligible to add teaching endorsements.
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.
Other Information
School counselor, School psychologist, Speech-language pathologist, Supervisor of special education (support), Director of special education of an AEA, School social worker, School audiologist.
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
