High School Teacher

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High School Teacher
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High School TeacherJob Description

• specialize in just one or two subjects, like
  math, English, history, shop, or computers.
• In addition to passing on knowledge of academic
  subjects, they also
• guide values and attitudes and help students
  develop life skills
• help students resolve social problems and advise
  on education and career goals.

Teachers often help students experiencing
personal problems or assist students with their
future plans by listening, providing suggestions,
and referring them to additional resources.
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Job Description cont.

• Good teachers are
• creative
• find interesting and varied ways to present
  information
• motivate students to learn.
• Often teachers coach sports teams, supervise
  clubs, and take students on field trips.

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Education Required

• Must have a license to work In a public school,
• Licensure is not required for teachers in private
  schools).
• Teachers have to renew their licenses from time
  to time.
• renewal requires taking some continuing education
  courses.

• Must complete an approved teacher education
  program earn a bachelor's degree
• Many states offer alternative teacher licensure
  programs for people who have bachelor's degrees,
  but lack the necessary education courses.

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Responsibilities

• Preparing lesson plans
• Teaching classes
• Marking Grading
• Attending meetings.

High school teachers spend a lot of time
developing lesson plans and assignments, marking
student work, and completing other required
paperwork.
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Outlook Wages

• Between 2004 and 2014 the demand for teachers
  will increase by 16.52
• This translates into 11,508 number of jobs

• Illinois Wages
• Entry-level 39,520
• Experienced Wage 69,580
• High school teachers tend to be paid more than
  elementary
• You can supplement your income by coaching or
  being a sponsor