Become a Teacher
in Maryland
Certification Roadmap
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Maryland Prerequisite Coursework
Maryland Teacher Preparation
Maryland Certification Reciprocity
Maryland Teacher Salary
Maryland Required Tests
Teacher Certification Information & Links
Maryland Highlights
$59840
Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary
$63000
Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary
121%
Teacher Salary vs. State Average
15
Vacation Weeks Per Year:
To become a certified teacher in Maryland, you will need to fulfill all prerequisite coursework, teacher preparation, and testing requirements.
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Maryland Prerequisite Coursework
All states require that certified teachers at a minimum have a Bachelor’s degree. Additionally, some states have undergraduate credit hour requirements for certification in specialty areas. Maryland, however, does not have any undergraduate credit hour requirements.
Typically teacher education programs consist of a combination of curricula and fieldwork. The curricula often includes instruction on foundational knowledge and skills, pedagogy (or the art and science of teaching), and preparing students to research, design and implement learning experiences in their field of study. The fieldwork component can include field observations, student teaching, and an internship.
Alternative Certification
Graduates of accredited colleges or universities whose bachelor’s degree was not in education, and who have not yet earned a traditional teaching certificate, can still receive an alternative teaching certificate by satisfying certain requirements. Information about alternative certification in Maryland is coming soon!
Maryland Teacher Preparation
The Maryland State Department of Education requires prospective teachers to complete a state-approved teacher preparation program.
Maryland Certification Reciprocity
Maryland will accept some teaching credentials from the following states. Contact the Maryland State Department of Education to inquire about your specific situation. Please see our interstate reciprocity disclaimer for more information.
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Maryland Teacher Salary
- Incentives to teach in high-needs schools or shortage subject areas: Maryland provides differential pay support for teachers teaching in high needs schools or teachers teaching in shortage subject areas
- Policies in place that articulate elements of effective induction: Maryland has limited to weak induction policies in place
- Average Elementary Teacher Salary: The average elementary school teacher in Maryland makes $59,840
- Average Secondary Teacher Salary: The average secondary teacher in Maryland makes $63,000
- Teacher Salary vs. State Average Salary: The average teacher in Maryland makes 121% of the salary of the average worker in Maryland
- Number of Vacation Weeks Per Year: The average teacher in Maryland receives 15 weeks of vacation per year
Maryland Required Tests
In order to become a certified teacher, you must satisfactorily complete the Basic Skill Test requirement and any Subject Area Competence assessments needed for your desired area of instruction.
Basic Skills Test
- PPST (Pre Professional Skills Test) or a passing score on the SAT, ACT, or GRE.
Subject Area Competence
Praxis II: Subject Tests in your specialty area
Maryland Teacher Certification Information & Links
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