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Teaching Math in Washington

When it comes to education, Washington is a mixed bag. It offer numerous routes to certification, including alternative routes and reciprocity options. You’ll also find myriad professional development associations, conferences and organizations, including those focused exclusively on teachers in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). Scholarship and incentivized borrowing options are also available to help defray teachers’ costs of education and professional training.

While these and other characteristics make Washington a great location for any up-and-coming math teacher, the state’s education system falls short in the areas of teacher compensation, school funding and student-to-teacher ratios. For instance, it’s worth noting that Washington is ranked last in average teacher compensation among West Coast states, and 24th in the nation. Washington’s student-to-teacher ratio of 18.5:1 puts it right near the bottom of the list. It also ranks low (41/50) in terms of per-pupil spending.

Math Teacher Certification in Washington

Math Teaching Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Washington teaching credential, all teachers are required to complete the requisite undergraduate coursework, hold a bachelor’s degree (or higher), pass the required standardized professional teaching examinations and complete an approved teacher preparation program.

Credentials & Exams

  • Testing Requirements: In order to qualify as a certified teaching in Washington, prospective teachers must complete the Washington Educator Skills Test – Basic) or Pre Professional Skills Test and any required Subject Area Competence assessments (Washington Educator Skills Test – Endorsements).
  • Initial License: This initial teaching license is issued to prospective teachers who have completed an approved teacher preparation program ,or an alternative approved program, along with other specified testing requirements.
  • Residency/Reciprocity Certificate: This initial license is issued to prospective teachers who have a bachelor’s degree (or higher) and have completed an approved teacher preparation program. For the reciprocity certificate, candidates must have a minimum of three years experience and hold a valid teaching certificate from another state or jurisdiction.
  • Professional Certificate: This advanced level regular certificate is the next level after the Residency certificate. In order to qualify, candidates must complete a Pro Teach Portfolio or a comparable program in another state OR hold National Board Certification.
  • Emergency Certificate: This certificate is issued to candidates who have earned a bachelor’s degree and “substantially completed” a teacher preparation program, but have not met the full requirements for the Residency certificate in the event that the school is unable to fill a vacancy with a regular certified teacher.

Alternative Certification for Math Teachers

Alternate/Limited Teaching Certificate: Washington also issue alternate/limited teaching certificates in areas where there are insufficient certified teachers to fill vacant positions.

Financial Aid for WA Math Teachers

  • The Martinez Foundation-WSU Master in Teaching Scholarship: In order to qualify for this scholarship awards, students must be from a “diverse ethnic and cultural background” and must be accepted into the Master in Teaching Program at Washington State University College of Education.
  • Educator Retooling Program: This program awards funding from the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to teachers to pursue a mathematics endorsement.
  • Nate Nance Scholarship: This scholarship award is offered by the EWU Mathematics Department for juniors or seniors working as secondary pre-service teachers.

Math Teaching Degrees in Washington

Below we've listed all of the Washington 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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Central Washington University
Ellensburg, Washington
Bachelor of Art in Mathematics and Science Teaching - Middle-Level (4-9)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
4-9
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Art in Mathematics and Science Teaching - Middle-Level (5-8)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
5-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Art in Secondary Mathematics Teaching
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Art in Teaching - Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Middle
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Minor in Mathematics in Teaching - Middle-Level (5-9)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
5-9
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
City University of Seattle
Seattle, Washington
Master of Teaching in Elementary Education - Mathematics (K-8)
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
K-8
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
Yes
Master of Teaching in Special Education - Mathematics (12)
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
Yes
Clark College
Vancouver, Washington
Associate of Art in Math Education
Program level:
Associate
Grade(s):
not specified
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, Washington
Bachelor of Art Education in Mathematics - Secondary Teaching
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
5-12
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Major in Science in Mathematics Endorsement - Secondary Teaching Certificate
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
7-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Art in Mathematics Education (K-9)
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
k-9
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Art Teaching Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
k-9
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Master of Science in Mathematics - Elementary, Secondary and Post-Secondary
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Elementary and Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Minor in Middle Level Mathematics Endorsement - Secondary Teaching Certificate
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
4-9
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Green River Community College
Auburn, Washington
Associate of Math Education
Program level:
Associate
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Heritage University
Toppenish, Washington
Bachelor of Art in Mathematics Education - Junior-Level (5-12)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
5-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Art in Mathematics Education - Middle-Level (4-9)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
4-9
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Art in Mathematics Education - Middle-Level (5-12)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
5-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Art in Mathematics Education - Senier High School (5-12)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
5-12
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Northwest University
Kirkland, Washington
Major in Science in Mathematics - Elementary Education (4-7)
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
4-7
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Major in Science in Mathematics - Secondary Level
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Master of Teaching in Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
7th
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
High ROI
Seattle Community College-Central Campus
Seattle, Washington
Bachelor of Art in Secondary Mathematics Teaching
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, Washington
Master of Teaching Mathematics and Science
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Middle
Initial certification:
Yes
Offered online:
No
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, Washington
Master of Teaching in Mathematics
Program level:
Master
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, Washington
Associate of Art in Math Education - High Level
Program level:
Associate
Grade(s):
Middle
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Western Washington University
Bellingham, Washington
Bachelor of Art Education in Chemistry/Mathematics - Secondary Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Art Education in Mathematics - Elementary Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Elementary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Art Education in Mathematics - Secondary Teaching
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No
Bachelor of Art Education in Physics/Mathematics - Secondary Education
Program level:
Bachelor
Grade(s):
Secondary
Initial certification:
No
Offered online:
No

Fast Facts for Washington Math Teachers

Educator Licensing

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
P.O. Box 47200600 Washington St. S.E
Olympia, WA 98504
360-725-6000

Common Core

Common Core Standards adopted July 2011; implemented 2014-15. Learn more about math standards for Washington here.

Math Teacher Jobs
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Professional Associations
  • Washington State Mathematics Council
  • Washington Education Association
  • Washington STEM
Teacher Shortages in Math
Washington reported teacher shortages in mathematics in 2014-15 in grades 7-12.
Expenditure per Student: $10,313

Washington’s public K-12 expenditures per student in fall 2012-13 enrollment totaled $10,313, or 93.2% of the national average. (Source: NEA)

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