Steps to Employment Determine whether you can obtain the necessary certification to be be eligible for hire. Arizona State Law requires all teachers to be certified by the Arizona Department of Education.
Branch offices are available at major state universities.
Minimal requirements for teaching certification is a four-year earned degree. Provisional certification may be obtained, then each year further coursework is required until the individual is qualified to receive a standard certification. You are encouraged to have your transcripts evaluated by the Arizona Department of Education, They have final authority in this matter. This will provide district school administrators sufficient background to begin evaluating whether you might be able to fill a vacant opening at their school. This give us a chance to meet you face to face and also lets you see where you will be working and living.