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Teaching Math in Iowa

Now is a great time to consider teaching in Iowa. The Midwest state boasts a low cost of living and is at an important stage in implementing sweeping education reform. The state is prepared to innovate in order to improve student achievement and is at the forefront of implementing ideas such as blended learning and merit-based pay. Iowa has made a commitment to ensuring its educational system works not only for students, but for teachers as well.

While salaries in Iowa are slightly lower than the national average, salaries have been increasing at a greater pace than the national average. The state has recently overhauled its Teacher Leadership and Compensation System in order to reward effective teachers with leadership opportunities and higher pay. The new system is designed to improve student learning and instruction by empowering effective teachers to take on extra responsibilities. For teachers looking to lead and innovate, Iowa offers no shortage of opportunities to rise to the challenge.

Math Teacher Certification in Iowa

Math Teaching Qualifications

Iowa requires certified teachers to hold a bachelor’s degree, complete an accredited certification program and pass the appropriate Praxis II: Subject Tests. Iowa does not have a Basic Skills test requirement; the state only requires subject area tests to demonstrate subject area proficiency.

Credentials & Exams

Iowa offers three types of teacher certification:

  • The first is the Initial certification, valid for the first two years of teaching.
  • The second type is the Standard certification, which is valid for five years. This license can be obtained after completing an approved mentoring program and teaching for two years in an Iowa public school or three years in an Iowa private or out-of-state school.
  • The third type is the Master certification, also valid for five years. Teachers can obtain this license after obtaining a Standard License, completing five years of teaching and graduating from a Master’s degree program.

Alternative Certification for Math Teachers

There are two alternative certification routes available in Iowa:

  • The first is the Teacher Intern License. This license is available for individuals holding a bachelor’s degree with a G.P.A. of 2.75 or higher. Participants must have at least three years of work experience and the undergraduate course work to teach high school. The one-year internship includes additional coursework and leads to a teaching certificate.
  • The second option is the Missouri Region Troops to Teachers program, available to veterans wishing to enter the teaching profession.

Financial Aid for IA Math Teachers

  • Iowa Teacher Shortage Forgivable Loan Program: This program forgives up to 20 percent of total eligible student loan balances for teachers working in shortage areas.
  • Teach Iowa Scholars Program: This program offers either a $4,000 income bonus or student loan repayment award to individuals graduating in the top quarter of their teacher preparation program and willing to commit to teaching in high-need areas or schools. Applicants are eligible for five years.
  • Iowa Robert Noyce Scholarships for Math and Science Majors to Teach: This scholarship awards $10,000 to undergraduate math and science majors planning to enter the teaching profession. Awardees must teach in a high-need district for two years for each year of the scholarship.
  • Professional Educators of Iowa Scholarships: This scholarship award is offered to students and teachers to promote professional development and invest in future teachers.

Math Teaching Degrees in Iowa

Below we've listed all of the Iowa math teacher education programs in our database. We're constantly scouring the web to find new programs to add, so feel free to check back frequently.

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Buena Vista University
Storm Lake, Iowa
Major in Mathematics - Teaching
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Minor in Mathematics - Teaching
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Post Baccalaureate Certification for Teacher Education in Mathematics
Program level:
Certificate
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Drake University
Des Moines, Iowa
Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education - Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (Major) for Secondary education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education - Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Arts in Teaching - Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
K-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa
Bachelor in Math Licensure - Mathematics Teachers
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Major in Elementary Education - Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Morningside College
Sioux City, Iowa
Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics Teaching
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Major in Elementary Education - Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Majors in Secondary Education - Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Northwestern College
Orange City, Iowa
Major in Elementary Education - Teaching Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport, Iowa
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Minor in Mathematics with a Secondary Teacher Certificate
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
University of Dubuque
Dubuque, Iowa
Major in Elementary Teaching - Mathematics
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
K-8
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Major in Secondary Teaching - Math Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
5-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Doctorate/PhD
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Arts in Mathematics Education
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
K-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Arts in Mathematics Teaching
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No

Fast Facts for Iowa Math Teachers

Educator Licensing

Iowa Department of Education
400 E. 14th St.
Des Moines, IA 50319
515-281-5294

Common Core

Common Core Standards adopted July 2010; implemented 2012-13. Learn more about math standards for Iowa here.

Math Teacher Jobs
  • DOE Job Board
  • Iowa REAP
Professional Associations
  • Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Teacher Shortages in Math
Iowa reported teacher shortages in mathematics in 2014-15 in grades 7-12.
Expenditure per Student: $9,411

Iowa’s public K-12 expenditures per student in fall 2012-13 enrollment totaled $9,411, or 85.03% of the national average. (Source: NEA)

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