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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

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

Median salary

$64,580

Typical range

$47k – $105k

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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Typical progression

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

    Entry / Junior

    $47,330

    ~2 yrs to advance

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

    Established

    $64,580

    ~3 yrs to advance

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

    Senior

    $84,625

Key skills

A typical day

  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Fields of study

Any field

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