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Secondary School Teacher

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AVG. SALARY

$50,770

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EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

What They Do

Secondary School Teachers Career Video

About This Career

Teaches one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

This career is part of the Education and Training cluster Teaching/Training pathway.

A person in this career:

  • Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Instructs through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
  • Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicates those objectives to students.
  • Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  • Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  • Observes and evaluates students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Plans and conducts activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Confers with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Assigns and grades class work and homework.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

People who do this job report that:

  • You would often handle loads up to 10 lbs., sometimes up to 20 lbs. You might do a lot of walking or standing, or you might sit but use your arms and legs to control machines, equipment or tools.
  • Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time
  • Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time

Working in this career involves (physical activities):

  • Seeing clearly at a distance
  • Seeing clearly up close
  • Speaking clearly enough to be able to be understood by others
  • Identifying and understanding the speech of another person

Work Hours and Travel

  • Overtime work

Specialty and Similar Careers

Careers that are more detailed or close to this career:

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  • Social Studies Teacher
  • Spanish Teacher
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