Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Job zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 25-2031.00

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

$50k10th$62kMedian$79k90th

New workers start near $49,660; experienced workers reach $79,310. About 10,130 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, 10,694 to 12,164 jobs · U.S. -2%
Openings a year: 863; in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 66,200
Employed in 2024: 10,694; in the Alamo region · U.S. 1,094,500

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

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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 secondary school level.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

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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