Steps to become a teacher in Kansas

For people considering a career in teaching, Kansas might be the right state for consideration. Kansas has about 307 school districts that allow for employment opportunities to be advertised within the state on a regular basis.

1. Kansas requires all new teacher applicants to possess their BA degree from a four-year accredited college or university.

   Walden University Online
   Ashford University Online
   Jones International University
   Friends university
   Ottawa university
   Western Governors University

   * There are so many accredited colleges that offer teaching degrees, and it is very important to ensure that the college you select meets your budget and convenience. So get free information from more than one college to make sure that you are making the right choice.
2. The Department of Education in Kansas offers three types of teaching licenses. The Conditional is for beginner teachers, the Professional is for normal classroom teachers, and the Accomplished is for teachers who hold a Masters degree in education plus extra specialized trainings.
3. To receive a Conditional teaching license, Kansas requires that a BA degree and teacher preparation courses are taken and passed not longer than 6-years before the license is issued.
4. You will need to request an application packet from the school where you are getting your teacher preparation education.
   Your Conditional Teacher Certification packet should contain the following contents:
   
   • Completed application
   • Official Transcripts of all degrees and credits you have earned
   • Non-refundable check or money order, payable to:
   
   Kansas State Department of Education
   Teacher Ed and Licensure
   KS State Department of Education
   120 SE 10th Avenue
   Topeka, KS 66612-1182
   (785)291-3678
   
5. A new teacher Conditional teaching license lasts for five years and can be renewed for another five years without any further requirements being met beyond normal performance assessments and local department qualifications.
6. A Professional teaching license will be presented to those who do not wish to renew their Conditional teaching license, and to those who have covered all ongoing education and achieved all professional development points necessary for this advanced license to be issued.

The Wichita School District is among the largest public school systems in the United States and an excellent source of employment opportunities for new classroom teachers. Other larger school districts can be found in and around Topeka, Overland Park, and the Kansas City area.