Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

Also Called: Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (FACS Teacher), Instructor, Teacher, Technology Education Teacher

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$49,420

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School do

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.

  • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Public Speaking
  • Contact With Others
  • Coordinate or Lead Others

Tools

  • Power saws
  • Microphones
  • Levels
  • Domestic hair dryers
  • Welding masks

Technology

Word processing software
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
Computer based training software
Blackboard Learn
Padlet
Electronic mail software
Email software
Microsoft Outlook

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Instructing
  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Business
customer service
administrative services
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Arts and Humanities
English language
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics

Education

  • 74% Bachelor's degree
  • 15% Post-secondary certificate
  • 11% Master's degree

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.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, & Illustrators

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Orthotists & Prosthetists

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

    Tifton, GA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Concern for Others
  • Leadership

Values

  • Relationships
  • Achievement
  • Independence

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Attention
  • Memory

This is what Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School across the country typically make.

$23.76 / hour
$49,420 /year

Entry Level

$31.31 / hour
$65,130 /year

Median Level

$48.26 / hour
$100,380 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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