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21. Non-OPI licensed counselors - Licensed Addiction Counselors
    Does OPI license all counselors who work in the schools? Guidance counselors are licensed by the Office of Public Instruction as school counselors. These individuals may also serve as individual counselors to students in school settings, depending on education, experience and their contract with ...
22. Educator's Code of Ethics
    How do I find the Professional Educators of Montana Code of Ethics? The Code of Ethics is published by the Board of Public Education. To find a copy, logon to our website at: http:// www.opi.mt.gov /Cert/Index.html . Click on "application materials".
23. What states accept a Montana teaching license?
    What states accept a Montana teaching license? You'll need to contact the individual states to find out if they will accept a Montana Educator, Administrative or Specialist license.
24. Application Status
    Is there a way to check on the status of a license application? You should allow four to six weeks before contacting the Educator Licensure unit to check on the status of any educator license application. They can be reached at cert@mt.gov or 406/444-3150. Once a license has been issued, it is p ...
25. Is there a grace period for earning credits/renewal units?
    Is there a grace period for earning credits/renewal units for renewing an educator, administrator or specialist license? A license officially expires on June 30th. However, there is a grace period until August 31st to earn college credits and/or renewal units. Keep in mind, if you take a colle ...
26. List of Teaching Jobs
    The list of education related jobs in Montana can be found by visiting OPI's Jobs for Teachers web site located at http://JobsForTeachers.mt.gov/
27. Emergency licensure
    Does Montana offer emergency licensure? Montana does not offer an emergency license.
28. Tests required for licensure
    What test does Montana require for educator licensure? Testing is not required for "LICENSURE" in Montana. However, you may be required to complete testing as part of your college program before they can recommend you for Montana licensure. Please contact your college or university Licensure ...
29. Administrative licenses - requirements
    What are the requirements for an administrative license? Please see requirements and application materials at http:// www.opi.mt.gov /Cert/Index.html The requirements are found on the bottom of page 2 of the application form.
30. How much does a Montana license cost?
    How much does a Montana license cost? Generally: Initial Montana License: $36 to OPI for the license and $29.25 to the MT Dept. of Justice for fingerprinting Renewing: $30 per Class of License For more specific information, please see: http:// www.opi.mt.gov /Cert/Index.html
31. Changing careers
    I am considering changing careers. What would I have to do to become a teacher in Montana? If you have at least a bachelor's degree, The Northern Plains Transition to Teaching Program at MSU Bozeman (http://www.montana.edu/nptt) may be of help as a route to secondary licensure. It is a compacted ...
32. Copy of Alternative Licenses
    What is an Alternative License? Entry level license for candidates who might meet some but not all of the above requirements for the Class 1, 2, 3 or 6 licenses. Not available for Class 4, 7 or 8 licensees. Class 5 Licensees sign a Plan of Professional Intent agreeing to complete their defi ...
33. Alternative Licenses
    What is an Alternative License? Entry level license for candidates who might meet some but not all of the above requirements for the Class 1, 2, 3 or 6 licenses. Not available for Class 4, 7 or 8 licensees. Class 5 Licensees sign a Plan of Professional Intent agreeing to complete their defi ...
34. Accepted degrees-Online Colleges
    Does Montana accept degrees from online universities or universities outside of Montana for Educator Licensing? Montana's Administrative Rules for Educator Licensure require completion of an accredited professional educator preparation program. In Montana, those programs must be offered throug ...
35. Do substitute teachers need a Montana teaching certificate?
    Do substitute teachers need a Montana teaching certificate? Montana law does not require that a substitute hold a teaching license and does not offer "substitute licenses". However, school districts may choose to employ only licensed teachers as substitutes, so we recommend that you contact the ...
36. Renewal requirements.
    What is needed to renew my license? Renewal requirements are specific to the Class of License you hold and can be found on the Montana Educator Licensure website at http:// www.opi.mt.gov /Cert/Index.html under the "Renewals" button.
37. Teacher pay in Montana
    What is the average pay for a teacher in the state of Montana? Salaries in Montana are determined by collective bargaining agreements in 200+ local school district and staff bargaining units. Average salary information may be available from the school employees' union: MEA-MFT http://www.mea-mft ...
38. Duplicate licenses
    How do I get a copy of my teaching/administrative/specialist license? You may obtain a duplicate license by logging on to the Educator Licensure web page at: www.opi.mt.gov/cert. On the left hand side, scroll down until you get to "Duplicate License" (in Related Links box) You will have two opt ...
39. Class 5 License procedure
    I am applying for the class 5 license and I was wondering if I send page 7 to my place of education and then do they send it to you? Also, do my 6 credits have to be from the University or can they also be from Adult Continuing Ed? If you have completed a teaching program, then yes, please sen ...
40. What are the current Head Start teacher qualifications?
    What are the current requirements for Head Start teacher qualifications? Each Head Start classroom in center-based programs must have a teacher who has at least one of the following qualifications: 1. A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential that is appropriate to the age of the childre ...