Salary Breakdown
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Average
$55,250
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$37,930
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$48,940
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$76,700
ANNUAL
Projected Jobs
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
20,060
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Probationary Teacher
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Teacher
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Assistant Prinicipal/Prinicipal
Supporting Programs
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Top Expected Tasks
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
01
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
02
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
03
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
04
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
05
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
06
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
07
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
08
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
09
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
10
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Learning Strategies
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
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