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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$64,580	64000	-0.6%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$64,580

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

64000

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

-0.6%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary 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: N.A.

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Up to and including 1 month

On-the-Job Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

Detailed Work Activities

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

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

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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