Becoming a Teacher in Arkansas
- Education Requirements
- Earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Complete a state-approved teacher preparation program
- Testing Requirements
- Pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators tests
- Pass the appropriate Praxis Subject Assessments for your teaching area
- Certification Process
- Apply for an initial teaching license through the Arkansas Department of Education
- Submit all required documentation, including a criminal background check
Becoming a School Principal in Arkansas
- Education and Experience
- Hold a master’s degree in educational leadership or a related field
- Have at least four years of teaching experience
- Certification Requirements
- Complete a state-approved educational leadership program
- Pass the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA)
- Application Process
- Apply for a building-level administrator license through the Arkansas Department of Education
Becoming a Superintendent in Arkansas
- Education and Experience
- Hold an education specialist degree or doctorate in educational leadership
- Have at least four years of experience as a building-level or district-level administrator
- Certification Requirements
- Hold a valid Arkansas building-level or district-level administrator license
- Complete additional coursework in school finance and law
- Application Process
- Apply for a district-level administrator license through the Arkansas Department of Education
