Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Did You Know:*
- Public school teachers must be licensed, which typically requires a bachelor's degree and the completion of an approved teacher education program; private school teachers do not have to be licensed but may still need a bachelor's degree.
- Many states offer alternative licensing programs to attract people into teaching, especially for hard-to-fill positions.
- Teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence and motivate students, as well as understand students' educational and emotional needs.
- Job prospects are best for teachers in high-demand fields, such as mathematics, science and bilingual education, and in less desirable urban or rural school districts.
Industry Areas
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Employment Services
- Local Government (OES Designation)
Day-to-Day 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.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Overall Kind of Work*
Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years. The education that students acquire is key to determining the future ...
Work Environment*
Civilian
Seeing students develop new skills and gain an appreciation of knowledge and learning can be very rewarding. However, teaching may be frustrating when one is dealing with unmotivated or disrespect...
Workweek Breakdown
The hours worked per week by people currently pursuing this career.
- 5.18% (0-20 Hours)
- 3.95% (21-34 Hours)
- 7.42% (35-39 Hours)
- 50.79% (40 Hours)
- 8.98% (41-49 Hours)
- 23.67% (Over 50 Hours)
This data also pertains to Secondary school teachers (25-2030)
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Business Breakdown
The different sectors people in this career currently work in.
- 9.18% (Private For-Profit)
- 12.41% (Private Not For-Profit)
- 77.44% (State and Local Govt)
- 0.38% (Federal Government)
- 0.59% (Self-Employed)
This data also pertains to Secondary School Teachers