Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Job zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 25-2022.00

Pay and outlook shown for

median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

$50k10th$62kMedian$73k90th

New workers start near $49,850; experienced workers reach $72,840. About 6,700 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change: +13.8%; Alamo region, 6,720 to 7,650 jobs · U.S. -2%
Openings a year: 571; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 40,500
Employed in 2024: 6,720; in the Alamo region · U.S. 633,700

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

6 programs, with the college that teaches each.

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

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

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.

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

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