Secondary School Teacher / Alaska
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Alaska Secondary School Teacher License Requirements

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Instructs students in grades 7-12. Requires state teaching certificate.

What the Alaska data shows for Secondary School Teachers

Alaska's path to secondary school teacher licensure runs through board-approved instruction and a passing score on State Subject Area Exam (Praxis II or equivalent), plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Alaska folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors Degree plus Subject Certification".

Budget $67 to get started, plus $52 at each renewal on a 5-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 150 hours of continuing education per 5-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

On reciprocity, secondary school teachers should know: State-specific — NASDTEC agreements between some states.

Licensing Requirements in Alaska

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree plus Subject Certification
Not specified
Exam Requirement
State Subject Area Exam (Praxis II or equivalent)
Required
Initial License Fee
$67
Renewal Fee
$52
Renewal Cycle
Every 5 years
Continuing Education
150 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Alaska licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Secondary School Teacher in Alaska? ▼
In Alaska, the license path calls for, a passing score on State Subject Area Exam (Praxis II or equivalent), and a $67 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Secondary School Teacher in Alaska? ▼
To become a licensed secondary school teacher in Alaska, you must meet the state's requirements. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Alaska licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Secondary School Teacher license to Alaska from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for secondary school teachers: State-specific — NASDTEC agreements between some states. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the Alaska licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does Alaska require a background check for Secondary School Teacher licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the secondary school teacher licensing process in Alaska. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Secondary School Teacher in Alaska? ▼
Licensed secondary school teachers in Alaska must complete 150 hours of continuing education every 5 years. The renewal fee is $52.

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Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

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