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Education and

training

Occupation: Elementary School

Teacher, Expect Special Education

Career Pathway: Teaching and

Training

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on it. Complete the following information about your career choice.

Tasks
Knowledge
1. Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions,
and demonstrations
1. Education and Training Knowledge of
principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups,
and the measurement of training effects.
2. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
2. English Language Knowledge of the
structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of
composition, and grammar.
3. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
3. Psychology Knowledge of human
behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation;
psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

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4. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom
they are responsible.
5 .Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their
children and their resource needs
Tools & Technology (sometimes not listed, indicate on your paper)
1. Instructing Teaching others how to do
something.
1. Board games Educational board games
2. Speaking Talking to others to convey
2. Computer based training software
information effectively
Children's educational software
3.
3. Electronic mail software Email software;
Learning Strategies Selecting and using --Microsoft Outlook
training/instructional methods and procedures
Skills
appropriate for the situation when learning or
teaching new things.
educational or training programs or classes, and
teaching or instructing others.
2. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing
Work Developing specific goals and plans to
prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work
Abilities
3. Thinking Creatively Developing, designing,
1. Oral Expression The ability to communicate
or creating new applications, ideas, relationships,
information and ideas in speaking so others will
systems, or products, including artistic
understand.
contributions.
2. Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to
and understand information and ideas presented
through spoken words and sentences.
3. Speech Clarity The ability to speak clearly so
Work Context
others can understand you.
1. Contact With Others 93% responded
Work Activities
Constant contact with others.
2. Physical Proximity 82% responded Very
1. Training and Teaching Others
close (near touching).
Identifying the educational needs of others,
developing formal

3.

Face-to-Face Discussions 75% responded

Every day.

Related Experience (look under Job Zone)

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 (look under Job Zone)

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training,
and/or vocational training.

Education Needed (will be the one w/ highest #)

Bachelor's degree
Interests
1. Social Social occupations frequently involve
working with, communicating with, and teaching
people. These occupations often involve helping or
providing service to others.
2. Artistic Artistic occupations frequently involve
working with forms, designs and patterns. They
often require self-expression and the work can be
done without following a clear set of rules.

3. Conventional Conventional occupations

frequently involve following set procedures and
routines. These occupations can include working
with data and details more than with ideas. Usually
there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Work Styles
1. Self Control Job requires maintaining
composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling
anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in
very difficult situations.

2. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant

with others on the job and displaying a goodnatured, cooperative attitude.
3. Concern for Others Job requires being
sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being
understanding and helpful on the job.

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them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding
needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
3. Independence Occupations that satisfy this
work value allow employees to work on their own
and make decisions. Corresponding needs are
Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

Work Values
1. Relationships Occupations that satisfy this
work value allow employees to provide service to
others and work with co-workers in a friendly noncompetitive environment. Corresponding needs are
Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
2. Achievement Occupations that satisfy this
work value are results oriented and allow
employees to use their strongest abilities, giving

Related Occupations
1. Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special
Education

2.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and
Career/Technical Education

3.

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle

School

Wage & Employment Trends

Median Wages:
Employment:
Projected Growth:
Projected job openings:
Top Industries:
Click on the button next to State Wages Select Arkansas: click Go. Click 2013 Wage Table

State and National

Wages

2013
Pay
Period

Low

Median

High

Hourly

No data

No data

No data

Yearly

$36,040

$54,120

$83,910

Hourly

No data

No data

No data

Yearly

$33,350

$44,160

$58.940

Location
United States

Arkansas

Click the button next to state trends; choose

Arkansas & Go
United States
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Employment
2012

2022

Percent
Change

1,361,200

1,529,100

+12%

46,740
Job Openings 1
420

Employment

Arkansas
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

2012

2022

Percent
Change

11,070

12,790

+16%

Job Openings 1

Find a job opening for your chosen career: Under Find Jobs click on GO next to Arkansas. Fill in the following information:
Job Title
Company
Location
Date Posted
4 grade elementary classroom teacher
09/22/2015

KIPP

Helena, Arkansas