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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

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Median pay

$63,620
Median annual pay for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

-2%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

900
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

14,000
Estimated U.S. employment for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

-300
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

Bachelor's degree
Typical additional preparation: Less than 5 years of related work experience.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Speaking
  2. 2Active Listening
  3. 3Learning Strategies
  4. 4Reading Comprehension
  5. 5Critical Thinking
  6. 6Monitoring

Knowledge areas

  1. 1English Language
  2. 2Education and Training
  3. 3Psychology
  4. 4Computers and Electronics
  5. 5Administrative
  6. 6Administration and Management

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Expression
  2. 2Oral Comprehension
  3. 3Speech Clarity
  4. 4Written Comprehension
  5. 5Deductive Reasoning
  6. 6Near Vision

Career interests

  1. 1Social
  2. 2Conventional
  3. 3Artistic
  4. 4Investigative
  5. 5Realistic
  6. 6Enterprising

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Social Orientation
  3. 3Cooperation
  4. 4Empathy
  5. 5Optimism
  6. 6Self-Control

Work activities

  1. 1Training and Teaching Others
  2. 2Getting Information
  3. 3Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  4. 4Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  5. 5Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  6. 6Thinking Creatively

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Contact With Others
  3. 3Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  4. 4Frequency of Decision Making
  5. 5Freedom to Make Decisions
  6. 6Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Representative tasks

  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
  • Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

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