What is a SECONDARY SCHOOL

TEACHER?LACI CEDENO

8TH PERIODMAY 28, 2014

NATURE OF THE CAREER

A secondary school teacher: Teaches students in one or more subjects,

such as English, math, social studies or science, at the secondary (middle or high school) level in public or private schools. This is dependent upon their specialty and certification.

Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.

Instructs through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests.

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PERSONALITY AND SKILLS NEEDED

IntegrityAdaptabilityStress tolerance

Skills:• communicating with others• Changing based on others’ actions• Noticing a problem and figuring out

the best way to solve it

Abilities:• Communicating and listening• Use rules to solve problems• strong attention span

Personality:

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EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor’s degree or higher

Some states require Master’s within a certain time period

Not all states compensate the same for advanced degree

Teacher Certification Exam You must pass this exam for EACH subject you wish

to teach Professional or Temporary certificate Professional development through school, county, state,

or nation You are required to participate in a certain number of

hours of professional development each year. If requirements are not met, you will not be able to renew your teaching certificate.

Information from: www.fldoe.org

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIESOpportunities Include: • School administrator• Teacher leader• Guidance counselor• Media specialist• District employee

Not all of these positions pay more than teaching in the classroom!

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EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK & SALARY

BRIGHT: New job opportunities are very likely Below average opportunities in Florida Above average opportunities in TX, LA, MS, PA, RI, VT, and ME

Florida Salary: Average: $51,782 Entry: $39,229 Experienced: $58,059

• Information from: www.flchoices.org

Works Cited

"Educator Certification." Educator Certification. Florida Department of Education, 1 Jan. 2013. Web. 13 May 2014. <http://www.fldoe.org/edcert/>."Florida CHOICES." - Career Profile. Florida Department of Education, 1 Jan. 2013. Web. 13 May 2014. <https://secure.flchoices.org/Career_Planning/Career_Profile/Career_Profile.aspx?id=Lke6IRyX7CbNKcfNlRibZAXAP3DPAXXAP3DPAX&screen=5>."Secondary School Teachers." My Next Move. National Center for O*NET Development, n.d. Web. 13

May. 2014. <http://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/25-2031.00>.Wesler, Mike. "Career Advancement Opportunities for Educators." UBMSP Organization Education and Career. Wordpress, 3 Nov. 2011. Web. 13 May 2014. <http://www.unmsp.org/career-advancement- opportunities-for-educators.html>.