Job Description
High school teachers (a.k.a. secondary school teachers) help students delve more deeply into subjects introduced in middle school. They usually specialize in a specific area of study, such as English, Spanish, mathematics, history, biology, or a more career-oriented subject. Vocational education teachers (also referred to as career and technical or career-technology teachers) instruct and train students to work in a wide variety of fields, such as health care, business, auto repair, communications, and technology.

Average Salary
$55,150

Educational Requirements
Public school teachers are required to be licensed through the state board of education. Each state board has its own specific requirements, but many require a bachelor’s degree in education. If you already have a bachelor’s degree in another field, don’t worry – all states now offer alternative licensure programs so you can earn your teaching credential or license without starting from ground zero. Licensing is not required for private school teachers in most states.

Job Outlook
Employment of high school teachers is projected to grow 9% through 2018, with particularly good prospects for teachers in high-demand fields like math, science, and bilingual education, or in less desirable urban or rural school districts.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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