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Earn your Indiana Teacher Certification!

Learn everything you need to know about Indiana Teacher Certification.

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Indiana Teacher Certification Requirements

To become a teacher in Indiana, you must complete the follow steps:

Earn a Bachelor’s Degree

  • Aspiring teachers typically pursue a bachelor’s in education to earn their licensure. Those interested in teaching particular subjects can pursue specialized degrees in those areas.
  • Teachers must graduate from approved educator preparation programs.

Student Teaching Requirements

  • Indiana allows each accredited educator preparation program to set the amount of student teaching hours needed.
  • Depending on the program, aspiring teachers may need anywhere from 0-900 student teaching hours when pursuing licensure.

Pass Required Exams

  • All teachers seeking licensure in Indiana must pass pedagogy tests.
  • Some teachers may also need to pass specific subject tests to instruct higher grade levels.

Apply for Certification

  • Once teachers have completed their bachelor’s degree, student teaching hours, and licensure tests, they may apply for licensure through the Licensing Verification and Information System.
  • Applicants may need to upload verification of completed requirements, including test scores and approved student teaching hours. Aspiring teachers should reach out to their educator preparation program for the appropriate documentation.

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.

Most popular Indiana Teacher Certification Exams

Teachers in Indiana must pass the required Praxis exams to become a certified teacher.

Praxis®️ Core Academic Skills for Educators Tests: Complete

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Praxis®️: Principles of Learning and Teaching: K-6

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Official Praxis®️ PLT: K-6 study guide to help you pass your exam!

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Praxis®️ English to Speakers of Other Languages

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Official Praxis®️ English to Speakers of Other Languages study guide to help you pass your exam!

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Praxis®️ Teaching Reading K-12

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Official Praxis®️ Teaching Reading K-12 study guide to help you pass your exam!

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Praxis®️ ParaPro Assessment

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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 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 Indiana?

The initial practitioner license for teachers lasts two years. Teachers must renew this license if they do not have two years of full-time teaching experience at an accredited school.

Best Education Schools in Indiana

  • Indiana University–Bloomington
  • Purdue University–West Lafayette
  • Ball State University
  • Indiana University-Purdue University–Indianapolis
  • American College of Education
  • Oakland City University
  • Indiana State University (Bayh)

Indiana Teacher Salary Information

The average Public School Teacher salary in Indiana is $56,496 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $47,173 and $68,912.

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Praxis Articles

Praxis® – Questions Quick Guide https://www.240tutoring.com/praxis-prep/praxis-questions-quick-guide/

The following article will discuss the structure of Praxis® Core exams and subject assessments.

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What You Must Know About Preparing For The Praxis® https://www.240tutoring.com/praxis-prep/what-you-must-know-about-preparing-for-the-praxis/

We’ll discuss how hard it is to pass the Praxis®, we’ll help you figure out how much you should study, and finally we’ll recommend study guides and free resources to improve your score.

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Do You Know Which Praxis® Exams You Need to Take? https://www.240tutoring.com/praxis-prep/do-you-know-which-praxis-exams-you-need-to-take/

In this article, we will tell you who needs to take the Praxis® test. We will also break down the different types of tests and sort out which one to choose.

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Everything You Need To Know About Praxis® Scores https://www.240tutoring.com/praxis-prep/everything-you-need-to-know-about-praxis-scores/

In this article we will discuss what score you need to pass a Praxis® test, how long it takes to get scores, and how to interpret your score report.

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Your Praxis® Costs & Retakes Quick Guide https://www.240tutoring.com/praxis-prep/your-praxis-costs-retakes-quick-guide/

First, we’ll talk about the cost of a Praxis® test. Then we’ll discuss the number of attempts you’re allowed on the Praxis® and what happens if you fail. Finally, we’ll cover the other costs associated with taking the tests.

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How To Register For A Praxis® Exam https://www.240tutoring.com/praxis-prep/how-to-register-for-a-praxis-exam/

This article answers your questions about registering for a Praxis® exam.

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What is the Praxis®️ Test https://www.240tutoring.com/resources/what-is-the-praxis-test/

Dive deeper into what the Praxis test is, how to prepare for it, and what to expect come test day.

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Indiana Teacher Certification FAQs

What test do I need to take to become a teacher in Indiana?

Depending on the subject and grade levels they will teach, future educators are now required by the IDOE to take multiple Praxis Indiana series exams.

Are teachers in demand in Indiana?

According to the Indiana Department of Education, as of August 2023, there were still more than 1,170 open teaching positions in the state and 1,300 other open positions within schools.

Can you teach in Indiana without a teaching degree?

No. In order to be eligible for Indiana teacher licensing, applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree, complete an approved teacher preparation program, and pass the state-required tests.

What does it take to get a substitute teaching license in Indiana?

Individuals applying for Substitute Permits must hold a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate, be 18 years of age or older, and meet the requirements set forth in the screening process of the school employer.

What states accept Indiana teaching license?

Indiana has Teacher Reciprocity Agreements with 48 other states, so, most of them!

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