National
| Median wages (2008) |
$51,180 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
1,038,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Slower than average (3% to 6%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
368,000 additional employees |
25-2031.00 - Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
Instruct students in secondary public or private schools in one or more subjects at the secondary level, such as English, mathematics, or social studies. May be designated according to subject matter specialty, such as typing instructors, commercial teachers, or English teachers.
Sample of reported job titles:
Teacher, English Teacher, Math Teacher (Mathematics Teacher), Social Studies Teacher, Science Teacher, Spanish Teacher, Secondary Teacher, Art Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Biology Teacher
Tasks
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
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Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
| Binocular light compound microscopes — Optical compound microscopes |
| Desktop computers |
| Laser printers — Computer laser printers |
| Scanners — Computer data input scanners |
| Touch screen monitors — Interactive white boards |
Technology used in this occupation:
| Development environment software — ABC programming language; Logo |
| Graphics or photo imaging software — Video editing software |
| Office suite software — Microsoft Office software |
| Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint |
| Word processing software — Microsoft Word |
