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Vermont Highlights
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To become a certified teacher in Vermont, you will need to fulfill all prerequisite coursework, teacher preparation, and testing requirements.
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Certification Requirements
Important Note: Education licensure requirements and salary statistics (for teachers and administrators) are subject to change. CertificationMap.com makes its best effort to keep content accurate; however, the official sources are the state education departments. Please confirm licensing requirements with your state before applying for licensure or renewal. Last updated: 1/06/2015
Requirements
The Vermont Agency of Education mandates that all applicants applying for their initial Vermont teaching license meet the following requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher) from an accredited institution
- Successfully complete one of the following:
- A state-approved teacher preparation program through a bachelor’s, post-baccalaureate or master’s degree program
- A Vermont alternative licensure program
- Meet the requirements mandated by the state’s rules of reciprocity
- Successfully complete all Praxis Series test requirements
- Submit certification application and supplemental documents, and pay all required fees
Background Check
The Vermont Agency of Education requires that all teaching candidates undergo a criminal background check and fingerprint clearance before obtaining Vermont teaching license. View the VEA’s Criminal Record Check Packet for detailed instructions of the process.
Master’s Requirements
Did you know that 33 states require teachers to have a master’s degree to stay certified in teaching?
Many schools of education now offer online MAT programs that provide increased flexibility by allowing aspiring or working teachers to attend class and complete coursework from any location that has an Internet connection. Online MAT programs are a practical option for students who have professional and personal commitments that make it difficult to obtain teaching certification through a full-time program.
The best online programs offer the same curriculum as the school’s on-campus program and apply the same admission requirements. Providing students with the ability to communicate with instructors and classmates in a face-to-face online environment is another hallmark of a good online program. In addition, candidates in online MAT programs should be provided with the opportunity to complete student teaching fieldwork in the local community.
Click to learn more about getting your MAT online with USC Rossier School of Education.
Vermont Teacher 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. Vermont, however, does not have any undergraduate credit hour requirements.
Vermont Teacher Preparation
Teacher preparation includes the completion of an accredited teacher education program.
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 Vermont can be found here!
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.
While the involvement in an education program may seem financially daunting, a number of financial resources specifically for teachers exist around the country. For more information on this, visit our page on scholarships for teachers. For more scholarships for teachers exclusive to the State of Vermont, visit our Vermont Teacher Scholarships page.
Vermont Required Tests
The Vermont Agency of Education requires that all applicants pursuing their Vermont teaching license successfully complete the Praxis Basic Skills Assessment and any required Praxis II Content Area Assessments.
Basic Skills Assessment
All candidates seeking initial Vermont teaching licensure are required to complete all three CORE tests. Candidates who have already begun the Praxis I (PPST) series of tests — prior to August 31, 2013 — have until August 2014 to do so. All other applicants must successfully complete the new CORE test requirements.
| Qualifying Score | Required Test(s) | Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 177 174 175 156 162 150 |
Praxis I Reading Praxis I Writing Praxis I Mathematics or CORE: Reading CORE: Writing CORE: Reading Mathematics |
Required for all applicants seeking their initial teaching licensure in the state of Vermont. |
Content Area Assessment(s)
Applicants are required to take all required Content Area assessments for their desired subject area/level of certification.
| Qualifying Score | Required Test(s) | Elementary & Middle Grades (5-9) Certification |
|---|---|---|
| – 165 164 155 159 |
Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects Reading & Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies Science |
Elementary Education |
| 164 | Middle School English Language Arts | Middle Grades English Language Arts |
| 165 | Middle School Mathematics | Middle Grades Mathematics |
| 157 | Middle School Science | Middle Grades Science |
| 165 | Middle School Social Studies | Middle Grades Social Studies |
| Qualifying Score | Required Test(s) | Secondary Ed. (7-12) Certification |
|---|---|---|
| 157 145 – |
General Science: Content Knowledge or General Science: Content Essays -AND- One (1) subject-specific science test |
Required for all Science concentration* certifications |
| 151 150 |
Biology: Content Knowledge or Biology: Content Essays |
*Biology |
| 160 150 |
Chemistry: Content Knowledge Chemistry: Content Essays |
*Chemistry |
| 158 | Earth & Space Sciences: Content Analysis | *Earth Science |
| 168 | English Language Arts: Content Analysis | English |
| 160 154 |
Mathematics: Content Knowledge or Mathematics: Proofs, Models, & Problems |
Mathematics |
| 158 | Middle School Science | Middle Grades Science |
| 140 150 |
Physics: Content Knowledge or Physics: Content Essays |
*Physics |
| 153 | Social Studies:Content & Interpretation | Social Studies |
Visit Vermont’s Praxis Requirements for a complete list of available assessments.
Vermont Certification Reciprocity
Vermont will accept some teaching credentials from all but the following states: Alaska, Idaho, Iowa, and Minnesota. Contact the State of Vermont Department of Education to inquire about your specific situation. Please see our interstate reciprocity disclaimer for more information.
Vermont Teacher Salary
- Incentives to teach in high-needs schools or shortage subject areas: Vermont provides loan forgiveness support for teachers teaching in shortage subject areas
- Policies in place that articulate elements of effective induction: Vermont has no induction policies in place
- Average Elementary Teacher Salary: $52,750
- Average Secondary Teacher Salary: $51,470
- Teacher Salary vs. State Average Salary: The average teacher in Vermont makes 130% of the salary of the average worker in Vermont
- Average Number of Vacation Weeks Per Year: 15
Applying for Certification
How to Apply Online
Vermont unions and school districts utilize the services of SchoolSpring to provide candidates with online access to job opportunities within the Vermont public school system. Through SchoolSpring, applicants are able to register, search and apply online for available teaching positions within the state.
Applicants interested in a position within Vermont’s private schools may contact the school(s) directly. Visit the Independent School Directory for more information.
Vermont Substitute Teacher Requirements
Please click here to learn more about how to become a substitute teacher in Vermont.
Contact Information
Vermont Agency of Education
120 State Street
Montpelier, Vermont 05620
802-828-2445 – Contact
Additional links
- State of Vermont Department of Education
- Vermont Teacher Tenure
- Teachers Test Prep: Free online Praxis Study Guides and Praxis Practice Tests, and a variety of preparation options to meet your individual needs, including prep classes, private tutoring, and online prep.
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