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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$62,970	41400	-0.7%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$62,970

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

41400

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

-0.7%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: N.A.

On-the-Job Training: None or short demonstration

Detailed Work Activities

Tutor students who need extra assistance.
Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
Coordinate student extracurricular activities.
Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
Apply multiple teaching methods.
Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
Prepare tests.
Evaluate student work.
Develop instructional objectives.
Plan educational activities.
Maintain student records.
Monitor student performance.
Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
Evaluate student work.
Set up classroom materials or equipment.
Evaluate student work.
Assign class work to students.
Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
Encourage students.
Develop instructional objectives.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
Plan educational activities.
Document lesson plans.
Create technology-based learning materials.
Monitor student performance.
Teach others to use technology or equipment.
Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
Supervise school or student activities.
Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
Display student work.
Plan educational activities.
Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
Plan experiential learning activities.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Distribute instructional or library materials.
Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
Assist students with special educational needs.
Evaluate performance of educational staff.
Supervise student research or internship work.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
Assign lessons and correct homework.
Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Organize and label materials and display students' work.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and needs.
Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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