ID.me defines "teachers" as state-licensed teachers / professors employed by a public or private primary or secondary school, local education authority, or a public or private university or college.
General guidelines for Teacher ID eligibility are as follows:
| Accepted | Not Accepted |
| Certified Teacher (To include Public, Private, or Charter Schools) | Homeschool Teachers who do not have a state issued certification |
| Certified Teacher Aide | School Office Staff (Ex: Secretary, Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Certified Teacher Assistant | Guidance Counselors (Pupil Personnel Credential, ID Card, etc.) |
| Certified Educational Assistant | School Technical Support Staff (Ex: Computer Support) |
| School Administration (Principal, Asst. Principal, etc.) | School Nurses |
| Lifetime Teaching Credential Holders | School Librarians |
| College/University Professors |
PreSchool Teachers (Child Development) |
| Speech Pathologists |
School Psychologists |