Use this page:
- To guide you through the licensure application process as (1) an initial teacher or (2) principal
- To prepare yourself and your resume materials for a job search in education
- To explore employment opportunities in districts that have reached out to Teacher Education at CMU
Licensure Application Steps by Month
Colorado Department of Education (CDE) - First Time Licensure Site
Educator Talent COVID-19 FAQs - https://www.cde.state.co.us/educatortalent/educatortalentcovid19faq
CDE Basic Requirements for Principal Licensure: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/credentialtypes
CDE Initial Principal Licensure Application Checklist: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/checklist-initialprincipal
Approved Program Verification Form:
- Principal applicant must complete section A (top portion) of form
- Must be submitted to Teacher Ed at gradprograms@coloradomesa.edu for completion
- Form found online at http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdeprof/approved_program_verification_form
- Form will be returned to applicant to upload to their CDE application
Career Services has provided a few short PowerPoints and examples of resumes and cover letters for first-time teacher applicants. Career Services also does phone/Zoom mock interviews. They can review resumes/cover letters if they send them to career@coloradomesa.edu.
The CMU Center for Teacher Education has put together a listing of districts that have reached out to CMU with employment opportunities for our graduates. Position postings change all the time, so please check district websites for openings.
District Employment Opportunities List pdf*
District Employment Opportunities List excel worksheet*
*Last updated May 2020.