Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Under the title Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, workers teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level. You may also need to prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. Interest ratings put Social on top at 7.0 out of 7 and Artistic second, so the code is SAC and the day leans toward helping, teaching or caring for people. Plan on a bachelor’s degree plus a period of work experience; O*NET labels this considerable preparation. Strength in learning strategies, instructing, and speaking helps most here. People who want helping, teaching or caring for people usually fit better here than those who need hands-on work with tools, machines or the physical world.
What they do
Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
Main tasks
- 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.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
Skills
- Learning Strategies
- Instructing
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Social Perceptiveness
Who this career fits
May suit you if
- You get energy from helping other people move forward.
- You want room to make something in your own way.
- You are ready to spend around four years on a degree, then build experience.
- You are comfortable relying on learning strategies and instructing.
May not suit you if
- You find a full day of dealing with people draining.
- You want to avoid a four-year degree or its equivalent.
Interest profile
O*NET rates each occupation from 1 to 7 on six interest types. The code SAC takes the three highest, and Social comes first here.
Preparation
Considerable preparation. Most jobs here ask for a bachelor’s degree, and employers usually expect a few years of related experience as well.
Most-reported requirement in the O*NET survey: Bachelor's Degree. This reflects what workers reported most often and is not a legal minimum. Licensing rules can differ by state or industry, so confirm what applies where you plan to work.
Also called
- Art Teacher
- English Teacher
- Language Arts Teacher (LA Teacher)
- Math Teacher (Mathematics Teacher)
- Middle School Teacher
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