About This Career Path
Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
Education & Training
Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
Education & Training Industry
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Contact an Advisor for more information on this career!Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Average
$50,580
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$37,980
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$48,090
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$63,670
ANNUAL
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
12,690
Projected job openings through 2030
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Teacher
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Assistant Principal
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Principal
Supporting Programs
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
01
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
02
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
03
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
04
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
05
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
06
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
07
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
08
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
09
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
10
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Middle 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
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Instructing
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Learning Strategies
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
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