Obtain a bachelor's degree and teaching license. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, public school teachers need to be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited teacher education program and passing a licensing examination. Although private school teachers are not always required to hold a license, they often need a bachelor's degree to be employed.
Complete your student-teaching internship, which is usually a requirement for a bachelor's degree in education. Student-teaching internships provide on-site training to prepare future teachers. After your internship, you will need to pass the Praxis I Assessment, a requirement of the certification process in many states.
Begin your graduate studies at an accredited college or university if you plan to continue your education, which is a requirement for many education professionals. School psychologists, for example, must earn a master's in school psychology, as well as an education specialist certification. Graduate work, which typically takes three years, should be completed at a National Association of School Psychology-approved university.
Complete your graduate program internship, which is usually a year-long program done within the working field. Social workers, for example, gain experience under a certified social worker in the school setting and spend time counseling and conducting social histories for evaluation reports. During your internship, you will also be taking the Praxis II, which is often required for certification in a specific field, such as school psychology or technology education. After graduating from your program and passing the Praxis II, you will be able to work as a school psychologist, social worker or master's-level teacher.
Work toward your school administrative license if you are pursuing a career as an education administrator, which may require a master's or doctorate and experience in teaching, special education and administration. Requirements for licensing vary by state.