OR certification
Oregon teacher certification
Teaching credentials in Oregon
Each row is a credential Oregon reported to Title II. Initial means a first credential for a new teacher. Years is the length of validity.
| Credential | Initial | Years | Renewable | Grade levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian Languages Teaching License | No | 3 | Yes | Not reported |
| CTE Teaching License | Yes | 5 | Yes | PK-8, 5-9, 10-12 |
| District Substitute Teaching License | No | 1 | Yes | PK-12, PK-12, PK-12 |
| Emergency Teaching License | No | 1 | No | PK-12, PK-12, PK-12 |
| International Visiting Teaching License | No | 1 | Yes | PK-8, 5-7, 7-12 |
| Legacy Teaching License | No | 3 | Yes | PK-8, 5-9, 7-12 |
| License for Conditional Assignment | No | 1 | No | PK-8, 5-9, 7-12 |
| Limited Teaching License | No | 3 | Yes | 3-8, 5-9, 7-12 |
| Preliminary Teaching License | Yes | 3 | Yes | PK-8, 5-9, 7-12 |
| Professional Teaching License | No | 5 | Yes | 3-8, 5-9, 7-12 |
| Reciprocal Teaching License | No | 1 | No | PK-8, 5-9, 10-12 |
| Restricted Substitute Teaching License | No | 1 | Yes | PK-12, PK-12, PK-12 |
| Restricted Teaching License | No | 1 | No | PK-12, PK-12, PK-12 |
| Substitute Teaching License | Yes | 3 | Yes | PK-8, 5-9, 10-12 |
| Teacher Leader License | No | 5 | Yes | PK-8, 5-9, 10-12 |
Requirements
Yes means the state reports the item as required for that credential. Tests shows only whether tests are required; Title II does not name the tests.
| Credential | Bachelor's | Master's | Education degree | Prep program | Tests | Performance assessment | Clinical | Coursework | Credit hours | Min. GPA | Transcripts | Employment | Mentoring | Recency | Background check | Fingerprint | Police check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian Languages Teaching License | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| CTE Teaching License | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| District Substitute Teaching License | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Emergency Teaching License | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| International Visiting Teaching License | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Legacy Teaching License | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| License for Conditional Assignment | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Limited Teaching License | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Preliminary Teaching License | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Professional Teaching License | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Reciprocal Teaching License | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Restricted Substitute Teaching License | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Restricted Teaching License | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Substitute Teaching License | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher Leader License | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Verify a teaching license in Oregon
Teaching licenses in Oregon are verified on the lookup service run by Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. Search there by the teacher's name or certificate number to see current status.
PT3 does not verify licenses and holds no records of individual teachers.
Renewal
Renew times is how many times the credential can be renewed; renewal years is the length of each renewal.
| Credential | Renewable | Renew times | Renewal years | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian Languages Teaching License | Yes | 99 | 3 | Not reported |
| CTE Teaching License | Yes | 99 | 5 | Completion of Required PDUs |
| District Substitute Teaching License | Yes | 99 | 3 | The District Substitute Teaching License may be continuously renewed if the applicant maintains an active District Substitute Teaching License with the original sponsoring district and meets application requirements. |
| Emergency Teaching License | No | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| International Visiting Teaching License | Yes | 4 | 1 | Reissues: To be eligible to apply for a reissue of the International Visiting Teaching License, an applicant must submit: (a) A PEER form verifying the applicant’s assignment; (b) A statement from the sponsoring district in accordance with OAR 584-210-0090 (3); and (c) A complete and correct renewal application in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050. |
| Legacy Teaching License | Yes | 99 | 3 | (5) Renewal Requirements: To be eligible to apply for renewal of the Legacy Teaching License, the applicant must: (a) Complete professional development requirements as provided in OAR 584-255-0010 Professional Development Requirements; and (b) Submit a complete and correct renewal application in the form and manner required by the Commission, including payment of all required fees as provided in OAR 584-200-0050. |
| License for Conditional Assignment | No | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Limited Teaching License | Yes | 99 | 3 | Must pass basic skills and civil rights examinations. |
| Preliminary Teaching License | Yes | 2 | 3 | Upon expiration of an Preliminary Teaching license an applicant may renew at the Preliminary level or seek a Professional Teaching license. |
| Professional Teaching License | Yes | 99 | 5 | Renewable for 5 years upon completion of continuing professional development and recency. |
| Reciprocal Teaching License | No | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Restricted Substitute Teaching License | Yes | 99,999 | 3 | If the Restricted Substitute Teaching License is renewed with the same sponsoring district, the renewed Restricted Substitute Teaching License is valid for three years. The license will expire on June 30 of the third academic year following the issuance of the license. The Restricted Substitute Teaching License may be continuously renewed if the applicant maintains an active Restricted Substitute Teaching License with the original sponsoring district and meets the requirements of OAR 584-210-0150 (7). |
| Restricted Teaching License | No | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Substitute Teaching License | Yes | 99 | 3 | Completion of required PDUs |
| Teacher Leader License | Yes | 99 | 5 | Successful completion of PDUs. |
Emergency and temporary credentials
| Credential | Initial | Years | Renewable | Grade levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian Languages Teaching License | No | 3 | Yes | Not reported |
| District Substitute Teaching License | No | 1 | Yes | PK-12, PK-12, PK-12 |
| Emergency Teaching License | No | 1 | No | PK-12, PK-12, PK-12 |
| License for Conditional Assignment | No | 1 | No | PK-8, 5-9, 7-12 |
| Limited Teaching License | No | 3 | Yes | 3-8, 5-9, 7-12 |
| Restricted Substitute Teaching License | No | 1 | Yes | PK-12, PK-12, PK-12 |
| Restricted Teaching License | No | 1 | No | PK-12, PK-12, PK-12 |
Out-of-state teachers
| Credential | Initial | Years | Renewable | Grade levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reciprocal Teaching License | No | 1 | No | PK-8, 5-9, 10-12 |
Newly licensed teachers prepared out of state: 0.
Substitute teaching
| Credential | Initial | Years | Renewable | Grade levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District Substitute Teaching License | No | 1 | Yes | PK-12, PK-12, PK-12 |
| Restricted Substitute Teaching License | No | 1 | Yes | PK-12, PK-12, PK-12 |
| Substitute Teaching License | Yes | 3 | Yes | PK-8, 5-9, 10-12 |
Alternative routes
- Restricted Teaching License (teach while completing)
About Oregon certification
In Oregon, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission is responsible for the areas of educator preparation program approval, licensure, and professional standards. The Commission is comprised of 17 members appointed by the Governor and consists of:
Four elementary teachers:
Four junior or senior high school teachers;
One elementary school administrator;
One junior or senior school administrator;
One superintendent of city schools;
One county superintendent or a superintendent employed by an education service district;
One member from the faculty of an approved private teacher education institution in Oregon;
One member from the faculty of a state institution of higher education;
One public member who is also a member of a school district board; and
Two members of the general public.
For this reporting period, Oregon had 14 Educator Preparation Programs approved with programs leading to initial teacher licensure: 6 public institutions and 8 private institutions.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get a teaching certificate in Oregon?
Oregon reports 15 credentials to Title II, 3 of them initial. 3 initial credentials require a bachelor's degree, 2 require a preparation program and 3 require tests. Apply through Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission.
How do I verify a teaching license in Oregon?
Licenses are verified on the lookup service run by Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. PT3 does not verify licenses.
Can I renew a Oregon teaching certificate?
11 of 15 Oregon credentials are reported as renewable. Renewal details by credential are listed in the Renewal section.
Does Oregon issue emergency or temporary teaching certificates?
Yes. Title II lists 7: American Indian Languages Teaching License; District Substitute Teaching License; Emergency Teaching License; License for Conditional Assignment; Limited Teaching License.
Can I teach in Oregon with an out-of-state license?
Oregon lists 1 credential for out-of-state teachers: Reciprocal Teaching License.
Is there alternative teacher certification in Oregon?
Yes. Oregon reports 1 alternative route to Title II.