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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

Median salary

$62,970

Typical range

$47k – $101k

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Entry / Junior

    $47,050

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Established

    $62,970

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Senior

    $81,975

Key skills

A typical day

  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Fields of study

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