How Do I Become a Secondary Education Teacher in Baton Rouge?

Teach in a secondary school in Baton Rouge.

With about 229,500 people, the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, which has 150 schools. There are about 71,560 students in the parish, which means that there are plenty of children to teach in and around Baton Rouge. Teacher certification and a job posting for a secondary school teacher in Baton Rouge are the two keys to getting your foot in the door as an secondary educator in the city. There are a few routes to certification to make it easier for individuals to get their teaching credentials.

Instructions

1. 

   Earn your teaching certificate.

   Earn your teaching certificate. You can attend a four-year college or university teacher education program and pass the certification exam. This is the most traditional route. There are also alternative certification paths for career switchers who have at least a bachelor's degree, teachers from other states and countries, as well as graduates from out-of-state/country teacher education programs. Check the Teach Louisiana Teacher Certification for details about the process of obtaining your teacher's certification relevant to your particular situation.

2. 

   Search the Teach Louisiana website for jobs in Baton Rouge.

   Search for teaching jobs in Baton Rouge. The Teach Louisiana website has an employment section for teachers. This website is associated with the Louisiana Department of Education. You can search for current secondary education positions in Baton Rouge, as well as view job fairs that are held in parishes. Check the website to see if there is a Baton Rouge Parish job fair near the time you want to apply for a position.

3. 

   Apply on line for secondary education jobs in Louisiana.

   Apply to the secondary education teaching jobs that appeal to you. Make sure to follow the necessary application requirements, including submitting supporting documentation such as transcripts and a copy of your teaching license, if they are required. You can apply on line for job postings through the Teach Louisiana website.

References

• City Parish Planning Commission: Facts About Baton Rouge
• Teach Louisiana: Teacher Certification FAQ's

Resources

• Teach Louisiana: Teacher Certification