Salary Breakdown
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Average
$53,100
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$37,690
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$48,370
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$75,940
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
26,360
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Substitute Teacher
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Teacher
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Assistant Principal
Supporting Programs
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Top Expected Tasks
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
01
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
02
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
03
Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
04
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
05
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
06
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
07
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
08
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
09
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.
10
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Learning Strategies
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
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