Learn how to become an Education Administrator or School Principal in Nevada.
The Nevada Department of Education offers an Education Administrator endorsement to qualified applicants who already hold a Nevada teaching license and wish to become elementary or secondary school principals, vice-school principals, superintendents, associate superintendents, or assistant superintendents.
Academic Obligations
To obtain an Education Administrator endorsement, you must have at least a master’s degree and successfully complete an educational leadership/educational administration program for grades K-12. Among your classes:
- 24 semester hours must be at the graduate school level and be focused on school administration
- 12 semester hours must be at the graduate school level and consist of general administrative classes for educators
Assessments
- Passed the Praxis I Basic Skills Exam plus the Principles of Learning and Teaching Exam
- Most institution programs in school administration require you to pass the Praxis II Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision exam
Classroom Teaching Experience Requirements
- You must possess a Nevada teaching license and have at least 3 years of teaching experience
- You must successfully complete a practicum or field experience in a school administration program
Documents and Application Requirements
Once you have satisfied the above obligations, fill out the Application for Additional Endorsement. Along with the application, send:
- Official transcripts documenting possession of at least a master’s degree and successful completion of a program in educational administration
- A copy of your Nevada teaching license
- Authentication of 3 years of teaching experience
- Application fee
Mail all of the above to 1 of the Licensure Offices of the Nevada Department of Education: Northern Office, 700 East Fifth St., Suite 105, Carson City, NV 89701-5096; or Southern Office, 9890 South Maryland Parkway, Suite 231, Room 23405, Las Vegas, NV 89183.
Background Check Requirements
Before you acquire your education administrator license, you must undergo a criminal history background check.
State Contacts
Contact an accredited institution to find out additional info about their educational leadership/administration programs.
Call the Licensure Office at 702-486-6458 for additional info on education administrator endorsements.
