Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Tasks Include:
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- 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 clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +11.0%
National: +4.1%
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Job Zone:
Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$61,810.00
State
$60,410.00
Regional
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Description
Career Cluster: | Education & Training |
Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Education
Required Level of Education
- Bachelor's Degree = 63.84%
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. = 13.46%
- Master's Degree = 13.21%
- Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 5.99%
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 1.87%
- Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. = 1.63%
Related Work Experience
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 24.53%
- None = 22.31%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 21.55%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 11.31%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 10.35%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 5.99%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 2.34%
- Up to and including 1 month = 1.63%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- None = 28.23%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 21.32%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 16.83%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 12.11%
- Up to and including 1 month = 11.97%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 6.74%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 2.79%
On-the-Job Training
- None or short demonstration = 22.15%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 19.86%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 18.51%
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 14.50%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 10.01%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 6.89%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 5.29%
- Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 2.79%
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- 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 clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Assign lessons and correct homework.
- Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
- Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and needs.
- Organize and label materials and display students' work.
- Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.
- Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
- Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
- Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
- Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Gas burners (Bunsen burners)
- Laser printers (Computer laser printers)
- Desktop computers
- Digital camcorders or video cameras (Digital video cameras)
- Laboratory scalpels (Dissection scalpels)
- Document camera (Document cameras)
- Laboratory beakers (Glass beakers)
- Touch screen monitors (Interactive whiteboards)
- Laboratory hotplates (Laboratory heating plates)
- Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
- Liquid crystal display projector (Liquid crystal display LCD projectors)
- Multimedia projectors (Multimedia projection equipment)
- Binocular light compound microscopes (Optical compound microscopes)
- Compasses (Pencil compasses)
- Personal computers
- Photocopiers (Photocopying equipment)
- Protective gloves (Safety gloves)
- Goggles (Safety goggles)
- Childrens science kits (Science activity kits)
- Televisions (Television monitors)
- Hand held camcorders or video cameras (Video camcorders)
- Video cassette players or recorders (Video cassette recorders VCR)
Technologies Include:
- Computer based training software
- Children's educational software
- Electronic mail software
- Email software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Video editing software
- Internet browser software
- Web browser software
- Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
- Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
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89.00 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
88.50 | Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
66.50 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
63.25 | Psychology | Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
60.25 | Computers and Electronics | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
58.25 | Mathematics | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
56.00 | Administration and Management | Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
54.25 | Administrative | Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. |
53.50 | Sociology and Anthropology | Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins. |
53.00 | Public Safety and Security | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
52.50 | History and Archeology | Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Skills
% | Subject | Description |
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78.00 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
78.00 | Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. |
75.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
75.00 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
75.00 | Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
75.00 | Learning Strategies | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
75.00 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
72.00 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
72.00 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
68.75 | Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
68.75 | Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
65.50 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
65.50 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
62.50 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
59.50 | Service Orientation | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
53.00 | Persuasion | Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
53.00 | Negotiation | Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. |
50.00 | Management of Personnel Resources | Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. |
50.00 | Systems Analysis | Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. |
50.00 | Systems Evaluation | Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. |
50.00 | Mathematics | Using mathematics to solve problems. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
78.00 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
75.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
75.00 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
75.00 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
72.00 | Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
72.00 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
68.75 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
68.75 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
65.50 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
65.50 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
59.50 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
56.25 | Fluency of Ideas | The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). |
53.00 | Originality | The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. |
50.00 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
50.00 | Flexibility of Closure | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
50.00 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
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86.75 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
86.50 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
83.75 | Developing Objectives and Strategies | Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
83.75 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
83.50 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
81.75 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
81.00 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
79.00 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
78.50 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
76.75 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
76.50 | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
72.50 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
72.25 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
71.50 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
71.00 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
71.00 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
71.00 | Developing and Building Teams | Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
70.25 | Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
69.75 | Assisting and Caring for Others | Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
68.75 | Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
66.50 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
66.00 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
65.00 | Communicating with People Outside the Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
64.75 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
64.50 | Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
60.75 | Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates | Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
49.50 | Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information | Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
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95.25 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
95.00 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
92.25 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
92.25 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
92.00 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
91.75 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
91.00 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
90.00 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
87.00 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
87.00 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
85.50 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
84.25 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
81.75 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
80.50 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
78.75 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
75.75 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
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88.83 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
72.17 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
66.67 | Achievement | Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
61.17 | Working Conditions | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
50.00 | Recognition | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
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99.80 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
97.80 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
97.20 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
92.40 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
91.20 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
90.80 | Public Speaking | How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job? |
89.40 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
84.60 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
83.60 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
81.80 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
81.40 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
79.40 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
78.60 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
78.20 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
76.00 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
76.00 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
75.80 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
75.40 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
75.00 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
73.60 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
72.80 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
67.80 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
62.80 | Exposed to Disease or Infections | How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections? |
62.00 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
61.80 | Responsibility for Outcomes and Results | How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? |
53.40 | Importance of Repeating Same Tasks | How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? |
52.20 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
51.40 | Spend Time Sitting | How much does this job require sitting? |
50.60 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
49.80 | Outdoors, Exposed to Weather | How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Job Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
- Examples
- Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
- Education
- Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $45,910.00 | $61,810.00 | $78,970.00 |
Virginia | $46,820.00 | $60,410.00 | $79,470.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | $77,093.46 | $105,239.22 | $132,028.78 |
Bay Consortium | $51,029.76 | $69,644.76 | $91,653.36 |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $47,945.61 | $54,742.17 | $68,129.68 |
Central VA/Region2000 | $45,979.85 | $49,325.69 | $58,329.97 |
Crater Area | $49,434.73 | $53,328.86 | $64,542.93 |
Greater Peninsula | $48,599.82 | $59,605.17 | $69,696.68 |
Hampton Roads | $51,412.95 | $72,711.26 | $82,752.93 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | $44,051.48 | $50,724.46 | $59,809.74 |
Northern Virginia | $59,171.10 | $82,115.33 | $105,531.02 |
Piedmont Workforce | $48,464.83 | $61,292.62 | $72,708.15 |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | $45,553.05 | $51,481.48 | $60,770.29 |
Southwestern Virginia | $45,745.17 | $53,045.37 | $65,070.45 |
West Piedmont | $43,941.40 | $47,564.50 | $54,408.83 |
Western Virginia | $46,897.83 | $60,415.14 | $83,101.85 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 606,500 | 631,500 | +4.1% |
Virginia | 17,205 | 19,097 | +11.0% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | 518 | 633 | +22.2% |
Bay Consortium | 925 | 1,115 | +20.5% |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | 1,976 | 2,362 | +19.5% |
Central VA/Region2000 | 433 | 485 | +12.0% |
Crater Area | 660 | 744 | +12.7% |
Greater Peninsula | 825 | 938 | +13.7% |
Hampton Roads | 2,135 | 2,446 | +14.6% |
New River/Mt. Rogers | 421 | 456 | +8.3% |
Northern Virginia | 5,317 | 6,479 | +21.9% |
Piedmont Workforce | 938 | 1,101 | +17.4% |
Shenandoah Valley | 1,315 | 1,526 | +16.0% |
South Central | 322 | 335 | +4.0% |
Southwestern Virginia | 276 | 262 | -5.1% |
West Piedmont | 164 | 171 | +4.3% |
Western Virginia | 563 | 624 | +10.8% |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
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- Teaching Assistants, Special Education
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Careers in Teaching/Training Pathway:
- Adapted Physical Education Specialists
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
- Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
- Coaches and Scouts
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
- Farm and Home Management Educators
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
- History Teachers, Postsecondary
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- Self-Enrichment Teachers
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
- Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
- Special Education Teachers, All Other
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other
- Teaching Assistants, All Other
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
- Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
- Teaching Assistants, Special Education
- Tutors
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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Proficiency Ratings
These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.
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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Titles
- 6th Grade Teacher
- 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
- 7th Grade Teacher
- 8th Grade Mathematics Teacher
- 8th Grade Teacher
- Algebra Teacher
- American History Teacher
- Art Educator
- Art Instructor
- Art Teacher
- Athletic Director
- Band Director
- Band Teacher
- Bilingual Instructor
- Bilingual Teacher
- Choir Director
- Classroom Teacher
- Coach
- Computer Teacher
- Educator
- English Language Arts Teacher (ELA Teacher)
- English Teacher
- ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor)
- ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher)
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (FACS Teacher)
- Foreign Language Teacher
- Grades 6 Through 8 Teacher
- Grades 7 and 8 Teacher
- Grades 7 and 8 Visiting Teacher
- Gym Teacher
- Gymnastic Teacher
- Health and Physical Education Teacher
- Health Teacher
- History Teacher
- Home Teaching Grades 7 and 8 Teacher
- Humanities Teacher
- Instructor
- Instrumental Music Teacher
- Instrumental Teacher
- Intermediate Teacher
- Junior High Math Teacher
- Junior High School Teacher
- Language Arts Teacher
- Language Instructor
- Librarian
- Library Media Specialist
- Life Science Teacher
- Literacy Teacher
- Literature Teacher
- Math Teacher (Mathematics Teacher)
- Middle School Art Teacher
- Middle School Coach
- Middle School English Teacher
- Middle School Math Teacher
- Middle School PE Teacher
- Middle School Science Teacher
- Middle School Teacher
- Montessori Teacher
- Music Educator
- Music Teacher
- Orchestra Teacher
- Physical Education Instructor
- Physical Education Teacher (PE Teacher)
- Physical Fitness Teacher
- Physical Science Teacher
- Pre-Algebra Teacher
- Public School Teacher
- Reading Specialist
- Reading Teacher
- Science Teacher
- Social Studies Teacher
- Spanish Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- Substitute Teacher
- Teacher
- Technology Teacher
- Visual Arts Teacher
- Vocal Music Instructor
- World Geography Teacher
- World History Teacher
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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Related Schools
- Averett University
- Bluefield University
- Eastern Mennonite University
- Emory & Henry College
- Ferrum College
- George Mason University
- Hampton University
- James Madison University
- Liberty University
- Longwood University
- Mary Baldwin University
- Marymount University
- Old Dominion University
- Radford University
- Regent University
- Roanoke College
- Shenandoah University
- Stratford University
- University of Lynchburg
- University of Virginia-Main Campus
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Virginia State University
- Virginia Union University
- William & Mary
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