Rhode Island Occupational Information Coordinating Committee 
1995

TEACHER (Elementary and Secondary)          
SOC 232     DOT 092.227-010    
SOC 233     DOT 091.227-010

Plans and presents programs of instruction using materials and
methods appropriate to age and learning style. Elementary
teachers work with children from kindergarten through eighth
grade in many subject areas. Secondary school teachers instruct
students in one or more areas of specialization.  Certificates
are issued to qualified applicants in certain specialties,
including reading, music, art, and secondary school subjects.

AGE:              No requirement

CITIZENSHIP:     No requirement

RESIDENCY:       No requirementRECIPROCITY:     Agreements are in effect with twenty six other
                 states.

EDUCATION AND    Provisional certificate (valid for three years):
   EXPERIENCE:     Bachelor's degree from an accredited school,
                   and complete append program.
                   Complete Core Battery of National Teacher
                   Examination.
                 Professional certificate (valid for five years):
                   Complete six credits of college or in-service
                   education while under provisional certificate.
                   Three years of teaching in Rhode Island.
                 Life professional certificate (valid for life):
                   Master's degree or thirty-six hours of related
                   course work
                   Six years of teaching experience, three of
                   which must be in Rhode Island.
                 NOTE:  For alternative requirements, consult
                   certifying agency.

R.I. EXAMINATION:  NoneRENEWAL:         Based on education and experience above.

FEES:            Application:         $ 25.00
                 Recertification:     $ 10.00

LICENSING        Office of Teacher Certification
    AGENCY:      R.I. Department of Elementary and Secondary
                     Education
                 22 Hayes Street, Room 215
                 Providence, RI  02908
                 (401) 277-2675 
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