1. Teacher – Secondary School
Teacher Example

2. Description of the Job Transmit knowledge and information to students
Develop lesson plans and projects for students
Develop, administer and grade tests and projects to give students feedback
Motivate students to achieve their best
Work with students to overcome individual challenges and use their skills and talents
Discipline to maintain a positive learning environment
Meet with parents
Work with administrators, other faculty and staff to foster learning
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3. Setting or Place of Employment
Teachers work in a school setting.
Public schools
Private schools
Continuation schools
Some teachers also work at home if necessary.
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4. Working Conditions Schedule:
A teacher has to work Monday-Friday. Sometimes a teacher will have to work on the weekends if necessary. Teachers have the summers off if they are not a year-round schedule.
Working Conditions:
Working conditions vary among schools. Some teachers have a supportive team around them while others may struggle. Working conditions vary across areas.
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5. Salary & Pay Starting Salary- $20,890 to $42,681
Average Salary- $57,912
Taken from the ISBE Teacher Salary Study

6. Skills Needed Academic & Intellectual Competence Patience & Compassion
All teachers are required continually to update their knowledge and skills, so the teacher must also be willing to be a continuous student.
Patience & Compassion
A teacher must figure out ways to reach a great diversity of learners.
“People Person”
Teachers can be role models for young people that do not have many role models. Teachers are expected to become more involved with the students. Teachers need to be broad minded enough to appreciate and work with students from all backgrounds, and those with special needs.
Dedicated & Organized
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7. Education & Training The following are needed to be a teacher:
Bachelor's degree
State license
Practice teaching
A student can be interested in a variety of high school subjects. You can specialize in certain areas.
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8. Rewards & Benefits Salary Summers off Generous benefit plans Stability
Close knit faculty relationships
Ability to do something that makes a difference
Work with young people