Form 10 – STEM License i www.ksde.org 4-15
Kansas State Department of Education
Teacher Licensure and Accreditation
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900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 106, Topeka, KS 66612-1212 Phone: 785-296-2288 www.ksde.org
STEM LICENSE
Valid for the current/upcoming school year
Renewable each year with application for renewal
Valid only for the subject matter identified on the license
Valid only in the school system identified on the license
Valid for teaching in grades 8-12
How to Apply – STEM License
Step 1) Applicant must complete pages 1 and 2. Provide work experience verification to hiring
district.
Step 2) Hiring district completes the LEA Verifications and Checklist page.
Step 3) Provide or submit official transcript(s) to KSDE.
(Electronically, or paper transcript included with completed application.)Step 4) Submit completed application along with a check for the application fee to KSDE.
Step 5) Order a fingerprint card and obtain fingerprints as instructed and submit to KSDE along
with a $50.00 background check fee.
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Requirements for a STEM License
Hold an undergraduate or graduate degree in life science (biology), physical science
(chemistry, physics), earth and space science (astronomy, geology…), mathematics,
engineering, computer technology, finance or accounting.
Five years of full-time professional work experience in the subject – must be the same
subject as the degree. Professional work means the degree was required for the position.
o Math degree must have math work experience. Engineering degree must have engineering experience.
o An engineering degree with math experience/math degree with engineering is not applicable.
Employment by a Local Education Agency (LEA) to teach only the subject specified on the
license, which is based on the degree and experience in that subject.
Form 10 – STEM License ii www.ksde.org 4-15
Form 10 – STEM License iii www.ksde.org 4-15
KSDE is no longer printing and mailing paper licenses
You can view, save or print a copy of your license online at License Look-up at
https://svapp15586.ksde.org/TLL/SearchLicense.aspx . Enter the requested information and hit “search”.
When the search is completed, your license information page will display and you will see a button to “Print License”. You may save a PDF and/or print a copy of your newly issued license using the Print License button.
You may also track your application processing through License Look-up. As soon as your status goes to “Printed” or “Not Active”, the Print License button will become available and will remain available to you throughout the validity of your license. A license or certificate printed from the License Look-up website may be considered an “official copy” for district files.
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Another option for STEM degree holders
A Restricted Teaching License may be an option for an individual who already holds a degree in the field they wish to teach but who does not have five years of work experience. The restricted license does not require experience in the subject. It does require professional education (teacher preparation) be completed during the first two years of the restricted license while the person continues to teach fulltime. For more information go to www.ksde.org and choose Licensure from the Teaching and Learning tab or contact Teacher Licensure and Accreditation at 785-296-2288.
Form 10 – STEM License 1 www.ksde.org 4-15
SECTION A – TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT
1. Social Security Number ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___
2. Legal Name (First) (Middle) (Last)
3. List all prior names (maiden, alias, previous married, etc.)
4. Mailing Address City State Zip Code
5. Birthdate (MM/DD/YYYY) 6. Gender
Male
Female
7. Phone: ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___
Alternate Phone: ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___ ___
8. Ethnicity (Mark only if applicable) Hispanic/Latino
9. Race (Choose one or more) American Indian or Alaska Native Black or African American White Asian Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Refuse to Designate
10. Have you honorably served in any branch of the US Armed Forces, including the National Guard and Reserves? No Yes If Yes, please enter total years below in a and b.
a. Total years of active duty service in any branch of the US Armed Forces (if none enter “0”) _____________________________
b. Total years of national guard/reserve service (if none enter “0”) ____________________________
11. Email Address (Please provide an email address that will be active throughout the application process so that we may notify you of the changing status of your application.) ______________________________________________________________________________________
Please read the following questions very carefully. Failure to accurately answer these questions or submit appropriate documents will delay the issuance of your license. Unless expunged, you are required to disclose both adult and juvenile offenses.
12. a. Have you EVER been convicted of a felony?
NO YES If yes, please attach a certified copy of the charging document and of the journal entry of conviction.
b. Have you EVER been convicted of ANY crime involving theft, drugs, or a child?
NO YES If yes, please attach a certified copy of the charging document and of the journal entry of conviction.
c. Have you EVER entered into a diversion agreement or otherwise had a prosecution diverted after being charged with any felony or any crime involving theft, drugs, or a child?
NO YES If yes, please attach a certified copy of the charging document, the diversion agreement, and the journal entry closing that case.
d. Are criminal charges pending against you in any state involving any felony or any crime involving theft, drugs, or a child?
NO YES If yes, please attach a certified copy of the charging document.
e. Have you had a teacher’s or school administrator’s certificate or license denied, suspended, revoked or been the subject of other disciplinary action in any state?
NO YES If yes, please indicate the action taken: denied, suspended or revoked.
Which state(s)?
Please attach a copy of the documents regarding the official action taken.
f. Is disciplinary action pending against you in any state regarding a teacher’s or administrator’s certificate or license?
NO YES If yes, please attach a copy of the official documents regarding the action pending against you.
g. Have you ever been disbarred or had a professional license or state issued certificate denied, suspended, revoked or been the subject of other disciplinary action regarding any profession in Kansas or any other state?
NO YES If yes, please indicate the action taken: denied, suspended or revoked.
Which state(s)?
Please attach a copy of the documents regarding the official action taken.
h. Have you ever been terminated, suspended, or otherwise disciplined by a local Board of Education for falsifying or altering student tests or student test scores?
NO YES If yes, which district(s)? When?
i. Have you ever falsified or altered assessment data, documents, or test score reports required for licensure?
NO YES If yes, what state(s)? When?
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Form 10 – STEM License 2 www.ksde.org 4-15
To be completed by the applicant
APPLICANT CHECKLIST and VERIFICATIONS
for STEM LICENSE
1. Degree(s):
Degree earned College or University where degree was earned
Official transcripts of all degrees earned are attached OR
I have requested the university to submit an electronic transcript. The university must deliver the transcript to KSDE using the secure e-mail address etranscripts@ksde.org.
(Transcripts electronically forwarded by the applicant are not accepted as official transcripts.)
2. Offer of employment and assignment:
I have an offer for hire by a school district to teach only the subject matter of my degree 3. Work experience verification:
I have a minimum of five years of full-time professional work in the subject matter of my degree I have provided verification of that experience to the hiring school district.
Include a $60.00 Application Fee made payable to the
Kansas State Department of Education.
Money order or cashier’s check preferred.
Personal checks accepted. DO NOT SEND CASH.
Mail to: Teacher Licensure and Accreditation, KSDE, Landon State Office Building, 900 SW Jackson Street, Suite 106, Topeka, KS 66612-1212.
Processing fee CANNOT be refunded and does not guarantee a license will be issued.
I certify that I am of good moral character and that the information on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts may result in the denial or revocation of my license.
Signature of Applicant Date
Teacher Licensure & Accreditation KSDE | Landon State Office Building | 900 SW Jackson St, Suite 106 | Topeka, KS 66612-1212 | www.ksde.org
Form 10 – STEM License 3 www.ksde.org 4-15
To be completed by the hiring LEA
LEA CHECKLIST and VERIFICATION for STEM LICENSE
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Printed name of Applicant Last 4 digits of SSN
Section A
1. The above named applicant will be employed by ___________________________ school system, to teach the following STEM subject area:
Biology (Life Science) Physics Mathematics
Chemistry (Physical Science) Engineering Accounting
Earth and Space Science Computer Technology Finance 2. List the courses the applicant will be assigned to teach:
Course title State Course Code (5 digit code)
Number of Classes Grade levels of course assignment
Applicants can only be assigned to teach the subject matter of their degree and experience that qualifies them for the license. The subject matter and courses will be specified on the STEM license.
Section B I verify:
The applicant provided third party verification of a minimum of five years of fulltime professional work experience in the same STEM subject matter of their degree. Complete table below:
Company/Business Where Employed Job/Position Title and/or Duties Dates of Experience
Attach the third party verification of professional experience that was provided to your school district. A resume is not appropriate.
The applicant will be provided professional learning opportunities determined as appropriate by our district.
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Authorized District Signature/Title Date
Teacher Licensure & Accreditation KSDE | Landon State Office Building | 900 SW Jackson St, Suite 106 | Topeka, KS 66612-1212 | www.ksde.org
