Details Report for:
25-2022.00 - Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
Sample of reported job titles: English Teacher, Language Arts Teacher, Mathematics Teacher (Math Teacher), Middle School Teacher, Music Teacher, Physical Education Teacher (PE Teacher), Reading Teacher, Science Teacher, Social Studies Teacher, Teacher
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Analytical or scientific software — Desmos
- Computer based training software — Common Curriculum; Moodle; Padlet; Schoology (see all 6 examples)
- Data base user interface and query software — Blackboard software
- Desktop communications software — Classtag; Edmodo; Tadpoles
- Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook
- Graphics or photo imaging software — JamBoard
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Multi-media educational software — Kahoot; Nearpod; Seesaw
- Office suite software — Google Drive
; Microsoft Office
- Operating system software — Apple macOS
- Presentation software — Microsoft PowerPoint
; Pear Deck
- Project management software — Google Classroom; Microsoft SharePoint
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Video conferencing software — Google Meet; Zoom
- Video creation and editing software — Apple Final Cut Pro; Flipgrid; Screencastify; Video editing software
- Web page creation and editing software — Facebook
- Word processing software — Google Docs
; Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Binocular light compound microscopes — Optical compound microscopes
- Childrens science kits — Science activity kits
- Compasses — Pencil compasses
- Desktop computers
- Digital camcorders or video cameras — Digital video cameras
- Document camera — Document cameras
- Gas burners — Bunsen burners
- Goggles — Safety goggles
- Hand held camcorders or video cameras — Video camcorders
- Laboratory beakers — Glass beakers
- Laboratory hotplates — Laboratory heating plates
- Laboratory scalpels — Dissection scalpels
- Laser printers — Computer laser printers
- Liquid crystal display projector — Liquid crystal display LCD projectors
- Multimedia projectors — Multimedia projection equipment
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Personal computers
- Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment
- Protective gloves — Safety gloves
- Televisions — Television monitors
- Touch screen monitors — Interactive whiteboards
- Video cassette players or recorders — Video cassette recorders VCR
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Abilities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Encourage students.
- Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
- Develop instructional objectives.
- Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
- Evaluate student work.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Prepare tests.
- Set up classroom materials or equipment.
- Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
- Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
- Apply multiple teaching methods.
- Maintain student records.
- Create technology-based learning materials.
- Plan educational activities.
- Monitor student performance.
- Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
- Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
- Assign class work to students.
- Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
- Tutor students who need extra assistance.
- Assist students with special educational needs.
- Document lesson plans.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
- Teach others to use technology or equipment.
- Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
- Supervise school or student activities.
- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
- Display student work.
- Plan experiential learning activities.
- Coordinate student extracurricular activities.
- Evaluate performance of educational staff.
- Supervise student research or internship work.
- Distribute instructional or library materials.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed |
Education | Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not. |
Related 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. |
Job Zone Examples | Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators. |
SVP Range | (7.0 to < 8.0) |
Education
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
21-1012.00 | Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors ![]() |
21-2021.00 | Directors, Religious Activities and Education |
25-2012.00 | Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education |
25-2021.00 | Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education ![]() |
25-2023.00 | Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School |
25-2031.00 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education |
25-3011.00 | Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors |
25-4022.00 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists ![]() |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $59,660 annual |
State wages | |
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Employment (2019) | 627,100 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 44,600 |
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Top industries (2019) | Educational Services (99% employed in this sector)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- American Choral Directors Association
- American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO
- ASCD
- Association for Middle Level Education
- Association of American Educators
- International Literacy Association
- National Art Education Association
- National Association for Music Education
- National Council for the Social Studies
- National Council of Teachers of English
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
- National Education Association
- National Science Teachers Association
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Middle school teachers
- Society of Health and Physical Educators
- The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International