Trying to become a alternative licensure teacher in Colorado.

Jennifer Griffiths

July 16,2021 at 6:55PM UTC

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Trying to become a alternative licensure teacher in Colorado. To get a job you need license..to enroll in program need a job.?????

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AnonymousJuly 16,2021 at 7:48PM UTC
Is there a way to get an internship or a short term contract position with the goal of obtaining your license,
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Jennifer GriffithsJuly 21,2021 at 4:09AM UTC
I am going to try this with Kelly Services
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AnonymousJuly 16,2021 at 7:50PM UTC
According to what I read, you have to take the Colorado Endorsement Exam which they may it sound like that would allow you to get a position while you are taking the Alternative Teaching License program.
I would check with someone in that department though they should be able to help you as every state is so different.
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Jennifer GriffithsJuly 21,2021 at 4:09AM UTC
So if you have already a degree they will review and let you know what you can teach but in order to take alternative licensure you have to have a job first as a teacher.
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AnonymousJuly 21,2021 at 1:05PM UTC
Whatever you have your degree in you have to take the Teaching Exam in...then it sounds like they give you temporary Licensure while you go through the program or they just allow you to teach while enrolled.
So if you have a History degree with a Psych Minor you would take those two exams for example. Pass them and then they allow you to teach. This is all just from what I read on the Colorado State website though. I would confirm everything with someone in that office before paying to take those exams.
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AnonymousJuly 19,2021 at 4:00PM UTC
Could you try an internship to start?
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Jennifer GriffithsJuly 21,2021 at 4:08AM UTC
So yes you can be a substitute teacher at first. Every school district had different qualifications needed. crazy.
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