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The following article will discuss the structure of Praxis® Core exams and subject assessments.
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Delaware Teacher Certification Exams
Prospective teachers in Delaware must pass the required Praxis exams for their certification area to receive their certification. Here is a list of Praxis exams accepted in Delaware:
Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators
Early Childhood Exams
Elementary Education Exams
- Praxis Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects (5001; subtests 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005)
- Praxis Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching (7811; subtests 7812, 7813, 7814, 7815)
Middle School Education Exams
Secondary Education Exams
- Praxis Biology Content Knowledge (5236)
- Praxis Chemistry Content Knowledge (5246)
- Praxis English Language Arts: Content Knowledge (5038)
- Praxis General Science (5436)
- Praxis Mathematics Content Knowledge (5165)
- Praxis Social Studies (5081)
K-12 Exams
- Praxis Health and Physical Education: Content Knowledge (5857)
- Praxis Health Education (5551)
- Praxis Physical Education: Content Knowledge (5091)
- Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (5354)
- Praxis Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355)
- Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362)
Delaware Teacher Certification Requirements
To become a teacher in Delaware, you must complete the follow steps:
Earn a Bachelor’s Degree
- The minimum education requirement to become a teacher in Delaware is an accredited bachelor’s degree.
- A teacher in Delaware can hold any subject degree but must complete an educator preparation program.
Student Teaching Requirements
- Delaware requires all teachers to have student teaching experience.
- Applicants have the option to complete a student teaching program or to work a minimum of 91 days as a long-term substitute teacher.
Pass Required Exams
- To become certified as a teacher in Delaware, applicants must pass a general education Praxis test as well as subject-specific Praxis tests.
- The exact requirements depend on the planned subject and grade level of certification.
Apply for Certification
- New applicants in Delaware must apply for an initial license and certification simultaneously.
- Applicants can apply online or send all required documents to the Delaware Department of Education.
Apply for Teaching Jobs
- Once you have your teacher certification you can now start applying for jobs.
- You can use job boards and search engines like Google to find open teacher positions in your area.
Non-Traditional Paths for Delaware Teacher Certification
An Emergency Certificate is a temporary credential issued to an educator who has obtained employment or an offer of employment with an employing authority and holds a valid Delaware Initial, Continuing, or Advanced License, but lacks the necessary skills and knowledge to immediately meet certification requirements in a specific content area. This temporary credential provides the educator with a limited time to meet the requirements for certification in the specific content area. The educator must be employed by a Delaware public/charter school and the emergency must be requested by the employer.
How to Register For the Exams?
You can follow the following steps to register for your teacher certification exams:
- Identify Your Exams: Determine the specific teacher certification exams you need to take. If you are a part of a certification program you should talk to your program advisor to determine which exams you need to take.
- Create an Account: Visit the official testing service website and create an account.
- Select Exam and Date: Login, choose your exam, and select a convenient test date and location.
- Complete Registration: Follow instructions, provide necessary information, and pay exam fees online.
How To Study for Your Delaware Teacher Certification Exam(s)
To become a certified teacher you must pass your required exam(s). Luckily, we offer a wide variety of study guides to help you pass your exams and get closer to getting that teacher certificate. Our study guides offer practice questions, video lessons, quizzes and full length practice tests to ensure you are ready come test day! Our curriculum team studies all of the standards and competencies for the exams and cross-references them with the current and previous questions released by the official testing company. We then work with content and teaching experts to distill down what test-takers need to know. No matter where you are in the study guide, you can always see how the concept you are learning is aligned to the test standards.
How Do I Maintain Teaching Certification in Delaware?
Educators in Delaware need a teaching license and certification. The license allows an educator to teach. The certification specifies the grade levels and subject area.The initial teaching license is valid for four years. Teachers must complete an approved mentoring program during those years before applying for the continuing teaching license. Teachers renewing the continuing teaching license in Delaware must provide 90 hours of professional development documentation. The educator’s work with students or staff should account for 45 of the 90 hours
Best Education Schools in Delaware
- University of Delaware
- Delaware State University
- Goldey-Beacom College
- Wilmington University
Delaware Teacher Salary Information
As of Feb 16, 2024, the average annual pay for a School Teacher in Delaware is $52,414 a year.
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Delaware Teacher Certification FAQs
What are the requirements to be a teacher in Delaware?
To become a teacher in Delaware, applicants must earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Teachers must also complete a state-certified teacher preparation program and pass the relevant Praxis core subject tests.
Is there a teacher shortage in Delaware?
Yes, Delaware has been experiencing a teacher shortage for years (but the problem is not unique to the state!).
Is Delaware a good state for teachers?
Delaware says it appreciates its educators, paying teachers an above-average salary, and includes benefit packages with health insurance and retirement funds.
What rank is Delaware in education?
Delaware ranks in and around #30, depending on the specific metric/poll/publication behind the rankings.
How much do substitute teachers make a day in Delaware?
- A substitute teacher who holds or is eligible to hold a valid Delaware educator license or valid educator license from another state; or such a license that has expired is paid $140 per day.
