Title: Become a Teacher in Colorado - Certification Map
Headings: Become a Teacher in Colorado
Become a Teacher in Colorado
Certification Step-by-Step
Colorado Highlights
FEATURED ONLINE TEACHING IN HIGHER EDUCATION SHORT COURSE
Harvard’s Bok Center for Teaching and Learning
Step One: Colorado Prerequisite Coursework
Master’s Requirements
Step Two: Colorado Teacher Preparation
Alternative Certification
Step Three: Colorado Required Tests
Step Four: Colorado Application Requirements
Education
Employment
Self-Disclosure
Colorado Certification Reciprocity
Colorado Teacher Salary
Colorado Certification Resources & Links

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Colorado Certification Reciprocity
If you would like to teach in another state with your pre-existing license, Colorado will recognize teaching credentials from all states participating in NASDTEC’s reciprocity agreement. Contact the Colorado Department of Education’s Licensure Requirements for Out-of-State and Foreign Applicants FAQ page to find out more about your specific situation. Please see our interstate reciprocity disclaimer for more information. Return to top
Colorado Teacher Salary
Incentives to teach in high-needs schools or shortage subject areas : Colorado provides differential pay and loan forgiveness for teachers teaching in high needs schools but provides no support for teachers teaching in shortage subject areas. Policies in place that articulate elements of effective induction: Colorado has strong induction policies in place. Average Elementary Teacher Salary: $52,390
Average Secondary Teacher Salary: $54,460
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