Career overview

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

O*NET-SOC 25-2022.00

Median pay / yr$62,970

OutlookBelow Average

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

What it takes

The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.

InstructingTeaching others how to do something.
Learning StrategiesSelecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
SpeakingTalking to others to convey information effectively.
Active ListeningGiving 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.
Active LearningUnderstanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Education and TrainingKnowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Philosophy and TheologyKnowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
MathematicsKnowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
PsychologyKnowledge 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.

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