National
| Median wages (2008) |
$51,580 annual |
| Employment (2006) |
96,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2006-2016) |
Decline slowly or moderately (-3% to -9%)
|
| Projected need (2006-2016) |
28,000 additional employees |
25-2032.00 - Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School
Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the secondary school level.
Sample of reported job titles:
Teacher, Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (FACS Teacher), Technology Education Teacher, Cosmetology Teacher, Agricultural Education Teacher, Business Education Teacher, Instructor, Allied Health Teacher, Welding Instructor, Marketing Education Teacher
Tasks
- Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- 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.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
