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TEACHERS SOC Codes 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2023, 25-2022, 25-2031, 25-2032 Go to http://doe.state.wy.us/lmi/oes.htm for wage information for each of the SOC codes listed above. Job Description Elementary and Secondary Teachers provide classroom instruction to students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. Requirements Earn a Standard Teaching license which requires completion of a nationally or regionally accredited teacher preparation program in the specific program. Continuing Education Must complete 5 credits or 70 clock hours of continuing education per renewal period. Restrictions Conviction of a felony or committing an immoral act. Incompetence, immorality, gross negligence or other reprehensible conduct. Fraud or deceit in obtaining certification. School Located in Wyoming University of Wyoming - Laramie - College of Education https://www.uwyo.edu/education/index.html The Elementary Education Degree can be obtained either at Casper College through the University of Wyoming at Casper College (UWCC) program (http://www.uwyo.edu/distance/programs/bachelor.html). License All Public School Teachers must be licensed by the Professional Teaching Standards Board. Licenses are valid for five years Examination The Praxis II examination is administered by ETS and is required for teachers with endorsements in elementary education and social studies comprehensive. For more information go to http://www.ets.org/praxis/wy or call ETS at (609) 771-7395. Fees Fingerprinting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00 License (In-State) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175.00 License (Out-of-State) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$225.00 Renewal (Every 5 Years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$225.00 Licensing Agency Brendan OConnor, Assistant Director Professional Teaching Standards Board Emerson Building 2001 Capitol Ave, Room 128 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Phone: (307) 777-1926 Fax: (307) 777-8718 http://ptsb.state.wy.us/ Additional Sources of Information National Education Association 1201 16th Street, NW Washington, DC 20036-3290 Phone: (202) 833-4000 http://www.nea.org Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation 1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 223-0077 http://caepnet.org American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO 555 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 879-4400 http://www.aft.org/ Wyoming Education Association 115 E. 22nd Street Cheyenne, WY 82001 Phone: (307) 634-7991 http://wyoea.org/ Occupational Outlook Handbook: Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/kindergarten-and-elementary-school-teachers.htm "Middle School Teachers" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/middle-school-teachers.htm "High School Teachers" http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm Last Updated June 2023"