Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Bachelor's degree
Education, Training & Library
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Also called: Language Arts Teacher (LA Teacher), Math Teacher (Mathematics Teacher), Science Teacher, Teacher
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- 67% of workers surveyed
- Preparation needed
- Considerable Preparation Needed
- Job Zone 4 of 5
- Programs in this directory
- 947
- that lead to this career
What middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education do
Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
Typical tasks
- 1Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- 2Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- 3Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
- 4Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- 5Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- 6Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
- 7Assign lessons and correct homework.
- 8Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
- 9Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- 10Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Key skills
- Instructing4.2/5
- Learning Strategies4.2/5
- Speaking4.1/5
- Active Listening4.0/5
- Active Learning3.9/5
- Monitoring3.9/5
- Reading Comprehension3.9/5
- Social Perceptiveness3.9/5
Importance rated by workers in this career (1–5).
Knowledge areas
- Education and Training4.5/5
- English Language4.3/5
- Philosophy and Theology3.8/5
- Mathematics3.7/5
- Psychology3.3/5
- Computers and Electronics3.2/5
Importance rated by workers in this career (1–5).
Technology used
- Apple macOS
- Google Docs
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Word
- Zoom
How to become one
- Education
- The most common level among workers surveyed is a bachelor's degree (67%). Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Where to study
Subjects that prepare for this career:
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