- Hold or be eligible for an Iowa teaching license.
- Verify three years of teaching experience.
- Completion of the requirements for an administrative endorsement.
- Completion of a master’s degree.
Two renewals are available if needed. The second (and final) renewal requires proof of employment in a contracted position that will lead to the professional administrator license. No credits required. Mandatory reporter training for child and dependent a
Applicants who will meet the experience requirement within one year.
Convert to the professional administrator license the experience requirement has been met (one full year or two full years - do not apply early). Must have been listed as an administrator on BEDS.
Due to the limited number of renewals, it is best to let this license type expire if not serving as an administrator in a setting that will lead to the professional administrator license. The license can be renewed or extended at a later date.