Secondary School Teacher / Maine
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Maine Secondary School Teacher License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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

What the Maine data shows for Secondary School Teachers

To practice as a secondary school teacher in Maine, the state licensing board requires board-approved training, a passing score on State Subject Area Exam (Praxis II or equivalent). A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Maine's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Bachelors Degree plus Subject Certification".

Budget $41 to get started, plus $38 at each renewal on a 5-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 150 hours of continuing education are due every 5-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

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

Licensing Ease Score

B
Licensing Ease Score
70/100
Secondary School Teacher · Maine

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training N/A
N/A
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A+
$41
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A+
$8/yr
$38 every 5 years
Continuing Education F
30.0 hrs/yr
150 hours every 5 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Maine

Education / Training Hours
Bachelors Degree plus Subject Certification
Not specified
Exam Requirement
State Subject Area Exam (Praxis II or equivalent)
Required
Initial License Fee
$41
Renewal Fee
$38
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 Maine licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Secondary School Teacher in Maine? ▼
Maine requires, passing an exam (State Subject Area Exam (Praxis II or equivalent)), and an initial fee of $41. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Secondary School Teacher in Maine? ▼
Maine licenses secondary school teachers who complete its requirements and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Maine licensing board.
Can I transfer my Secondary School Teacher license to Maine from another state? ▼
Secondary School Teacher licenses generally reciprocate as follows: State-specific — NASDTEC agreements between some states. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Maine licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Maine require a background check for Secondary School Teacher licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for secondary school teacher licensing in Maine. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Secondary School Teacher in Maine? ▼
Licensed secondary school teachers in Maine must complete 150 hours of continuing education every 5 years. The renewal fee is $38.

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What to do with this secondary school teacher license

Secondary School Teacher in Maine, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a secondary school teacher-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Maine's secondary school teacher requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Secondary School Teacher in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state secondary school teacher license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Maine's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Maine overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Maine licensing board before making career decisions.

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

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.