How to Become an Economics Teacher in Texas
Teachers are often in demand. Although not a profession to get into for the money, teaching is a stable field that allows you to experience the joy of educating tomorrow's leaders, doctors and business minds. The state of Texas, like many others, needs teachers in every subject, and economics is no exception. With the ever-changing economy and ongoing growth of small businesses, economics teachers will continue to be needed.
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Things You'll Need
- Bachelor's degree
- Successfully completed Educator Preparation program
- State certification
- Background check
Instructions
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Earn a bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Since no Texas university offers a degree in education, you can major in whatever your preferred field of study is. For future economics teachers, it is wise to major in economics, business, finance or a related field of study.
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Complete an approved Educator Preparation Program in conjunction with your bachelor's degree. These programs are offered through various Texas universities, community colleges and regional training centers. It is common for Texas residents planning on a career in education to enroll in Educator Preparation Programs through the university where their bachelor's degree is being earned. Texas also offers preparation programs for future teachers who have already completed their bachelor's degrees. Visit the Texas Education Agency's website listed in References to find a preparation program that is right for you.
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Pass the teacher certification exam for the level you hope to teach and the certification exam on the subject of economics. Once you have passed the requisite tests, apply for state certification. You can get the details on the exams you must take and the state application process from your educator preparation program's advisers. The state certification application may also be completed through the Texas Education Agency's online application portal.
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Submit to a background check and get fingerprinted by the state. This is required for all educators. Apply for vacant economics teacher positions, which can be found in the Texas School Job Vacancies link in Resources. If no full-time teaching positions are immediately available in the economics field, apply for substitute teacher positions and use the opportunity to prove your capabilities as a permanent hire.
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Tips & Warnings
According to the Texas State Board of Educator Certification and the Texas Workforce Commission, the average annual salary for teachers was just over $38,800 in 2008.
Educators who are already certified teachers outside Texas may have to take Texas state teacher examinations to teach in Texas. The state of Texas does accept some examinations from other states. You will need to submit a Texas Comparability Test Score/Passing Verification Form to see whether your exams qualify and will still need to undergo a background check and fingerprinting.
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