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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

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Median pay

$64,580
Median annual pay for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

-1.6%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

66,200
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

1,094,500
Estimated U.S. employment for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

-17,800
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 education needed to enter Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.
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. 3Customer and Personal Service
  4. 4Computers and Electronics
  5. 5Psychology
  6. 6Sociology and Anthropology

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Expression
  2. 2Oral Comprehension
  3. 3Speech Clarity
  4. 4Speech Recognition
  5. 5Written Comprehension
  6. 6Written Expression

Career interests

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

Work styles

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

Work activities

  1. 1Training and Teaching Others
  2. 2Coaching and Developing Others
  3. 3Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  4. 4Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  5. 5Developing Objectives and Strategies
  6. 6Working with Computers

Work context

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

Representative 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.

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Sources

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