{"id":1888,"date":"2021-05-12T18:30:07","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T18:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/?p=1888"},"modified":"2021-05-12T18:44:38","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T18:44:38","slug":"become-a-special-education-teacher-in-north-dakota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.americanboard.org\/blog\/become-a-special-education-teacher-in-north-dakota\/","title":{"rendered":"Become A Special Education Teacher in North Dakota"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

To combat the teacher shortage, North Dakota has made it easier to become a special education teacher in the state. Like most states, North Dakota is experiencing a teacher shortage. This means that students are in classrooms that aren’t led by certified and licensed teachers. Although the shortage affects every subject<\/a>, special education often bears the brunt of the shortage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only does this shortage affect North Dakota’s most vulnerable students, it has legal implications. Special education teachers must have an understanding of IEPs, 504s, and other special education supports. Using substitute teachers and out-of-field educators can often fall short of meeting this requirement. Retaining teachers with special education training is the only way to ensure these students have the best chance at success. Therefore, the state has taken a big step by reducing hurdles on the path to special education teacher certification in North Dakota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Teach Special Education in North Dakota<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The streamlined steps to special education certification in North Dakota now reflect what’s expected of teachers in other fields. Because American Board<\/a> provides the fastest and most affordable route to certification, we’ve highlighted our program steps below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To become a teacher in North Dakota<\/a> with American Board\u2019s teacher certification program, candidates will need to complete the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Pass American Board\u2019s required pedagogy exam and subject area exam.<\/li>
  2. Use American Board\u2019s Classroom Ready Certificate to secure a job in a North Dakota public school.<\/li>
  3. After obtaining a full-time teaching position, apply to the North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board<\/a> for an initial license. Complete the following steps within two years.