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North Dakota Teacher Certification Exams

Prospective teachers in North Dakota can use the Praxis exams to receive their certification. Below is a list of Praxis exams 240 can help you pass in North Dakota: 

North Dakota Teacher Certification Requirements

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

Meet Educational Requirements

  • Prospective teachers in North Dakota are required to have a bachelor’s degree from a state-approved teacher preparation program.
  • All licensed educators in North Dakota must complete both an approved Native American studies course and a mental health competency course.

Student Teaching Experience

  • Student teaching is a full-time immersive commitment and takes place over a minimum of 10 consecutive weeks.
  • Individuals get student-teaching placement through their college educator preparation program.

Pass Required Exams

  • To earn a teaching certification in North Dakota, all educators must take a series of standardized tests to verify that their academic knowledge and capabilities are adequate to teach.
  • These include the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators exam as well as any required Praxis subject area exams.

Apply for Certification

  • To apply for licensure in North Dakota, educators must submit their undergraduate transcripts as proof of a completed bachelor’s degree and teacher preparation program.
  • They must also submit letters of recommendation from faculty supervisors, Praxis exam scores, fingerprinting and background check documentation, and a formal application.

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.

How Do I Maintain Teaching Certification in North Dakota?

At the beginning of their education careers, North Dakota teachers can earn a two-year probationary license. After 18 months of full-time teaching, these educators are eligible to apply for a five-year license. They can renew on five-year intervals after completing six semester hours of professional development.

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 North Dakota 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.

Best Education Schools in North Dakota

  • University of North Dakota
  • North Dakota State University
  • University of Mary
  • Valley City State University
  • Minot State University
  • Mayville State University
  • University of Jamestown

North Dakota Teacher Salary Information

The average Public School Teacher salary in North Dakota is $57,368 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $47,895 and $69,983.

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North Dakota Teacher Certification FAQs

Can you teach in North Dakota without a teaching degree?

No. Candidates for a North Dakota teaching license must earn a bachelor’s degree from a state-accredited institution.

Is there a teacher shortage in North Dakota?

Yes. In North Dakota, this issue is particularly pronounced, with shortages spanning a wide range of subject areas, leading to an unprecedented declaration of all content areas as critical shortage zones for the 2023-2024 school year.

What is the transition to teaching program in North Dakota?

Transition to Teaching is a one-year alternative teacher preparation program for new secondary non-traditional teachers who have non-teaching baccalaureate degrees in teaching-shortage areas or who are entering teaching from industry or military with specific technical skills.

How do you get a substitute teaching license in North Dakota?

Requirements for an interim substitute license are official transcript documenting a minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework and a successful background check.

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