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MILITARY TEACHING PERMIT  
A three (3) year teaching permit issued to military personnel or spouses who are seeking employment as a teacher in Nebraska.
The permit allows individuals to delay some Nebraska requirements and start teacher employment; this permit cannot be renewed. Candidates staying beyond the three years must meet all requirements for a Nebraska teaching certificate.
AN APPLICANT MUST:
     
  • Submit transcript of a BA degree

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  • Submit Employment Verification Form showing two (2) or more years of teaching experience

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  • Submit evidence of meeting the Human Relations requirement and fingerprint requirements, if required

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  • Submit signed statement of current service in the military from the military supervisor

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  • Submit school district letter verifying employment offer from the Nebraska school district

    • FIRST ISSUANCE - How To Apply:
         
  • The Application form and non-refundable application fee online at www.education.ne.gov/tcert OR Print, complete, sign and date the Application form from the Supporting Forms link at www.education.ne.gov/tcert and your payment by check or money order AND

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  • Record of Residence Form online if you have lived in Nebraska for the immediate past five (5) years, OR Complete a Livescan fingerprint card at a State Patrol office OR two (2) ink rolle3d fingerprint cards and fingerprint fee by check or money order. Order the fingerprint packet at nde.tcertweb@nebraska.gov AND

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  • Official transcripts for a pre-approved course to meet the Human Relations Training requirement OR a written, verified, narrative of your K-12 employment experience which provided you with the opportunity to acquire the six (6) skills. NOTE: The Temporary Certificate, valid for SIX MONTHS, will be issued if the Human Relations Training requirement has not been met

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  • Submit required documents listed above

    • Before you submit your application, please review the requirements for Fingerprint cards and Transcripts
    Fingerprint Cards Transcripts Online Application
    Questions on “other” Requirements for this Certificate/Permit, click on the Teacher Certification Manual
     
    Teacher Certification Manual