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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.

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Median pay

$63,910
Median annual pay for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

-1.8%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

6,200
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

103,400
Estimated U.S. employment for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

-1,900
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. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Learning Strategies
  3. 3Reading Comprehension
  4. 4Speaking
  5. 5Critical Thinking
  6. 6Monitoring

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Education and Training
  2. 2English Language
  3. 3Computers and Electronics
  4. 4Customer and Personal Service
  5. 5Public Safety and Security
  6. 6Administration and Management

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Expression
  2. 2Oral Comprehension
  3. 3Speech Clarity
  4. 4Written Comprehension
  5. 5Inductive Reasoning
  6. 6Problem Sensitivity

Career interests

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

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Cooperation
  3. 3Social Orientation
  4. 4Optimism
  5. 5Integrity
  6. 6Empathy

Work activities

  1. 1Training and Teaching Others
  2. 2Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  3. 3Thinking Creatively
  4. 4Coaching and Developing Others
  5. 5Getting Information
  6. 6Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Work context

  1. 1E-Mail
  2. 2Contact With Others
  3. 3Public Speaking
  4. 4Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  5. 5Frequency of Decision Making
  6. 6Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

Representative tasks

  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Instruct students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop, and field studies.
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
  • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

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