Teaching (limited) – Career and Technical Authorization

Iowa Board of Educational Examiners

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Holders of the career and technical authorization may provide instruction in areas such as construction, plumbing, electrical, welding, auto body/mechanics, agriculture, culinary arts, nursing, and more.

Code Citation 272

Who Applies Those seeking to teach career and technical areas who have the required experience.

When To Apply 4-6 weeks prior to the start of employment.

Initial Requirements Applicants shall meet one of the following qualifications: 6,000 hours of recent and relevant experience; 4,000 hours of recent and relevant experience if the applicant holds a baccalaureate degree; 3,000 hours of recent and relevant experience if the applicant holds an associate’s degree in the teaching endorsement area sought, if such a degree is considered terminal for that field of instruction; Hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree or closely related degree in the teaching endorsement area sought; or Hold a baccalaureate degree in any area of study if at least 18 of the credit hours were completed in the teaching endorsement area sought. To move to the full career and technical authorization, specific pedagogy coursework is required.

Duration Initial career and technical authorization – three years – may be renewed once. Full career and technical authorization – five years.

Processing Time 4-6 weeks.

Fee Structure $85 to apply $75 background check for new applicants $95 to renew

Renewal Requirements 6 renewal credits and the mandatory reporter trainings for child and dependent adult abuse.

Exam None.

Additional Information Not eligible for conditional licensure or to add teaching endorsements.

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Contact Information
David Wempen
Address
701 E. Court Ave Suite A
Des Moines, IA 50309