a non distance learning question about HS teacher credentials

[Anonymous]

(1) If a teacher teaches high school and is an "English" or "Math" teacher-what are the minimum credentials for that designation.

(2) If a high school teacher is just described as an "emotional disabilities teacher" who teachers math, for instance, does that teacher have the same "math" qualifications as the first math teacher?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
(1) If a teacher teaches high school and is an "English" or "Math" teacher-what are the minimum credentials for that designation.

(2) If a high school teacher is just described as an "emotional disabilities teacher" who teachers math, for instance, does that teacher have the same "math" qualifications as the first math teacher?

1- Minimum credentials are different because you have to take specific classes for each subject and specific tests. Math and Science also have different requirements depending on what you want to be certified to teach.

2. Emotional Disabilities isn’t a cert. You’d likely get a Sped cert and potentially one for whatever subject area you plan on concentration upon.

All of this is on the VDOE website

[Anonymous]

I’m just getting the titles from the school website, teacher is listed as an “emotional disabilities” teacher but teaches math. Does that mean she is as qualified to teach math as a high school “math teacher” but also has extra sped credentials?

[Anonymous]

look it up on the VA website. If they don't have a specific subject under their name, they aren't as qualified as an official math teacher, to use your example.

https://p1pe.doe.virginia.gov/tinfo/searchteacher.do?actionType=submitSearch

[Anonymous]

They have to be "highly qualified" in the subject. More info: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/highly_qualified/index.shtml

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m just getting the titles from the school website, teacher is listed as an “emotional disabilities” teacher but teaches math. Does that mean she is as qualified to teach math as a high school “math teacher” but also has extra sped credentials?

Probably. Ask the principal. Many teachers have more than one certification. I have 4, for example, and I would have 2 more if I filed the paperwork. In general if the teacher is teaching a core content class like math then the teacher must be certified in that content. It is much easier to get the SPED endorsement than it is to get the math endorsement fwiw.

[Anonymous]

Just search it.
https://p1pe.doe.virginia.gov/tinfo/searchteacher.do?actionType=submitSearch

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m just getting the titles from the school website, teacher is listed as an “emotional disabilities” teacher but teaches math. Does that mean she is as qualified to teach math as a high school “math teacher” but also has extra sped credentials?

Probably. Ask the principal. Many teachers have more than one certification. I have 4, for example, and I would have 2 more if I filed the paperwork. In general if the teacher is teaching a core content class like math then the teacher must be certified in that content. It is much easier to get the SPED endorsement than it is to get the math endorsement fwiw.

OP-thanks. These are teachers at a special ed only high school who are teaching, for instance, geometry but only have a K-12 special ed certification and are listed as "emotional disabilities teachers". That sounds like it is not the norm.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m just getting the titles from the school website, teacher is listed as an “emotional disabilities” teacher but teaches math. Does that mean she is as qualified to teach math as a high school “math teacher” but also has extra sped credentials?

Probably. Ask the principal. Many teachers have more than one certification. I have 4, for example, and I would have 2 more if I filed the paperwork. In general if the teacher is teaching a core content class like math then the teacher must be certified in that content. It is much easier to get the SPED endorsement than it is to get the math endorsement fwiw.

OP-thanks. These are teachers at a special ed only high school who are teaching, for instance, geometry but only have a K-12 special ed certification and are listed as "emotional disabilities teachers". That sounds like it is not the norm.

Yeah, that doesn't sound like a school that is focused on academics, sorry.

[Anonymous]

I thought you had to be endorsed in math to teach high school math in virginia.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m just getting the titles from the school website, teacher is listed as an “emotional disabilities” teacher but teaches math. Does that mean she is as qualified to teach math as a high school “math teacher” but also has extra sped credentials?

Probably. Ask the principal. Many teachers have more than one certification. I have 4, for example, and I would have 2 more if I filed the paperwork. In general if the teacher is teaching a core content class like math then the teacher must be certified in that content. It is much easier to get the SPED endorsement than it is to get the math endorsement fwiw.

OP-thanks. These are teachers at a special ed only high school who are teaching, for instance, geometry but only have a K-12 special ed certification and are listed as "emotional disabilities teachers". That sounds like it is not the norm.

If this isn’t a public school, teaching cert is irrevelant

[Anonymous]

Special Ed teachers are generally considered qualified for any core subject K-12 with instruction in English.

[Anonymous]

Are you following any of the posts on DCUM lately? Schools are trying to fill special ed positions with anyone they can. At this point, they can’t demand both a math or English certification along with special education. They can barely find applicants with any special education course work.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m just getting the titles from the school website, teacher is listed as an “emotional disabilities” teacher but teaches math. Does that mean she is as qualified to teach math as a high school “math teacher” but also has extra sped credentials?

Probably. Ask the principal. Many teachers have more than one certification. I have 4, for example, and I would have 2 more if I filed the paperwork. In general if the teacher is teaching a core content class like math then the teacher must be certified in that content. It is much easier to get the SPED endorsement than it is to get the math endorsement fwiw.

OP-thanks. These are teachers at a special ed only high school who are teaching, for instance, geometry but only have a K-12 special ed certification and are listed as "emotional disabilities teachers". That sounds like it is not the norm.

If this isn’t a public school, teaching cert is irrevelant

Yes, this. I am the second poster and I presumed a public school setting. A private school is able to hire whomever they want and there is not a requirement for certifications or endorsements through the VDOE. Not being certified doesn't mean the teacher is a bad teacher. I know many private school teachers who are outstanding. However, if you have a concern then you need to speak with the principal, especially if your child plans to attend college after graduating high school. You want him or her to have a sufficient foundation to support that goal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m just getting the titles from the school website, teacher is listed as an “emotional disabilities” teacher but teaches math. Does that mean she is as qualified to teach math as a high school “math teacher” but also has extra sped credentials?

Probably. Ask the principal. Many teachers have more than one certification. I have 4, for example, and I would have 2 more if I filed the paperwork. In general if the teacher is teaching a core content class like math then the teacher must be certified in that content. It is much easier to get the SPED endorsement than it is to get the math endorsement fwiw.

OP-thanks. These are teachers at a special ed only high school who are teaching, for instance, geometry but only have a K-12 special ed certification and are listed as "emotional disabilities teachers". That sounds like it is not the norm.

If this isn’t a public school, teaching cert is irrevelant

Exactly. At most private shipload you only need a bachelors degree to teach. Your degree can be in anything and you can teach anything. Public school licensure is much stricter and harder to get and maintain. You have to have a bachelors degree minimum in the subject or a degree in another subject but X hours of additional coursework in your subject area to her endorsement (and it’s not a few- it’s like 36-40 hours of college level content courses). Then other trainings like first aid CPR and child abuse reporting and then you get a license in that area and have to earn at least 180 hours of continuing education and professional development to renew it which you must. Again, in a private or charter school, this won’t apply.