Name Amari Murry

Date 12/04/2015 Class 3rd Period

GCIS
Career
Research

1. Career Title:
Middle School Teacher
2. Common Work Activities:
Middle school teachers perform the following tasks. These tasks
are common to many occupations.
Teach others.
Use computers.
Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates.
Coach others.
Document and record information.
Organize, plan, and prioritize work.
Get information needed to do the job.
Develop goals and strategies.
Think creatively.
Explain the meaning of information to others.
Update and use job-related knowledge.
Make decisions and solve problems.
Establish and maintain relationships.
Monitor events, materials, and surroundings.
Coordinate the work and activities of others.
Identify objects, actions, and events.
Schedule work and activities.
Evaluate information against standards.
Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others.
Judge the value of objects, services, or people.
3. Working Conditions:
In a typical work setting, middle school teachers:
Interpersonal Relationships
Have a high level of job-related social interaction with students.
Speak in front of a classroom on a daily basis.
Communicate by phone, e-mail, and in person on a daily basis. They
also write letters and memos, but less often.
Are often placed in conflict situations where students and
occasionally parents might become angry or unpleasant.
Are responsible for the health and safety of students.
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Work as part of a team of teachers and other education staff.

Are somewhat responsible for the work done by others.
Physical Work Conditions
Often work indoors. May work outdoors to teach physical education
or sports.
May occasionally be exposed to noise levels that are distracting.
Work near others, often within a few feet.
Work Performance
Must be sure all work is done accurately. Errors could cause students
to receive the wrong grades.
Often repeat the same activities, such as planning class and grading
assignments.
Regularly make decisions that affect others. They rarely consult a
supervisor before deciding a course of action.
Set nearly all their daily tasks and goals without consulting a
supervisor first.
Must meet strict daily and weekly deadlines.
Hours/Travel
Work regular school hours. Lunch, evening, or weekend hours may be
required to supervise clubs and organizations.
May work overtime to complete grading.

4. Physical Demands:

Middle school teachers frequently:

Stand for long periods of time.
Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
It is important for middle school teachers to be able to:
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Understand the speech of another person.
See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.
It is not as important, but still necessary, for middle school
teachers to be able to:
Hear sounds and recognize the difference between them.
See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long
periods without getting tired.
Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs,
or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.

5. Skills and Abilities:

Middle school teachers need to:
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Communicate
Express ideas clearly when speaking or writing.
Listen to others, understand, and ask questions.
Read and understand work-related materials.
Reason and Problem Solve
Analyze ideas and use logic to determine their strengths and
weaknesses.
Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
Use reasoning to discover answers to problems.
Understand new information or materials by studying and working
with them.
Combine several pieces of information and draw conclusions.
Judge the costs and benefits of a possible action.
Develop rules or follow guidelines when arranging items.
Think of new ideas or original and creative ways to solve problems.
Identify problems and review information. Develop, review, and apply
solutions.
Concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task.
Remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and
procedures.
Use Math and Science
Use math skills to solve problems.
Use scientific methods to solve problems.
Manage Oneself, People, Time, and Things
Check how well one is learning or doing something.
Manage the time of self and others.
Go back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
information without becoming confused.
Work with People
Use several methods to learn or teach others how to do something.
Be aware of others' reactions and change behavior in relation to
them.
Look for ways to help people.
Solve problems by bringing others together to discuss differences.
Persuade others to approach things differently.
Perceive and Visualize
Identify a pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in
distracting material.
Quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures,
or patterns.
6. Knowledge:
Middle school teachers need knowledge in the following areas:
Education and Training: Knowledge of teaching and the methods
involved in learning and instruction.
English Language: Knowledge of the meaning, spelling, and use of
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the English language.

Computers and Electronics: Knowledge of computer hardware and
software.
Psychology: Knowledge of people, their actions, and mental
processes. This may include knowledge of how to treat emotional and
behavioral problems.
Mathematics: Knowledge of the rules and uses of numbers. Areas of
knowledge include arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics.
Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of providing special
services to customers based on their needs.
Communications and Media: Knowledge of producing, sharing, and
delivering information or entertainment. This may be through written,
spoken, or visual media.
Clerical: Knowledge of general office work such as filing and
recording information.

7. WorkKeys:
Below are the suggested WorkKeys skill levels for this occupation:
Applied Mathematics (AM)
4
Locating Information (LI)
4
Reading for Information (RI)
5
8. Helpful High School Courses:
Helpful electives to take in high school that prepare you for this occupation
include:
Child Development
Computer Applications
Keyboarding
Psychology
Public Speaking
Teacher Assisting
9. Preparation:
To work as a middle school teacher, you typically need to:
have a high school diploma or GED;
have at least a bachelor's degree;
complete an approved teacher training program;
complete a student teacher internship; and
pass a state licensing exam.
10.

Hiring Practices/Licensing and Certification

Employers look for middle school teachers who are licensed. They also look
for middle school teachers who are confident and knowledgeable in their

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subject(s). Middle school teachers should be able to deal with many

different kinds of personalities and age groups. Employers look for middle
school teachers who are organized, dependable, patient, and creative.
Private schools may not require a degree or teaching license. If based on a
religion, a school may require that teachers have a background in a
particular faith. Other schools may require teachers to have some training
in their philosophy of education.
Some employers look for teachers who are bilingual.
Middle school teachers must be certified to work in public schools in
Georgia. (Reciprocal certification with other states is available.)
11.

Wages (Hourly): N/A (Yearly): $66,890(United States)

12.
Employment Outlook: 2010 Employment 656,100(United States) Growth
Rate to 2020 16.7%(United States) Annual Openings 25,380(United States)
Good
13.

Bad

Interests:
Middle school teachers are people who tend to:
Consider relationships important. They like to work in a friendly, noncompetitive environment. They like to do things for other people.
They prefer jobs where they are not pressured to do things that go
against their sense of right and wrong.
Consider independence important. They like to make decisions and
try out ideas on their own. They prefer jobs where they can plan their
work with little supervision.
Consider achievement important. They like to see the results of their
work and to use their strongest abilities. They like to get a feeling of
accomplishment from their work.
Consider good working conditions important. They like jobs offering
steady employment and good pay. They want employment that fits
their individual work style. They may prefer doing a variety of tasks,
working alone, or being busy all the time.
Consider recognition important. They like to work in jobs which have
opportunities for them to advance, be recognized for their work, and
direct and instruct others. They usually prefer jobs in which they are
looked up to by others.
Have social interests. They like work activities that assist others and
promote learning and personal development. They like to
communicate with others: to teach, give advice, help, or otherwise
be of service to others.
Have artistic interests. They like work activities that deal with artistic
forms, designs, and patterns. They prefer work which allows for self

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expression.
Have conventional interests. They like work activities that follow set
procedures, routines, and standards. They like to work with data and
detail. They prefer working where there is a clear line of authority to
follow.
Advancement Opportunities:

Middle school teachers may advance into positions that require special
knowledge, such as assistant principal or guidance counselor. They may
also become administrators or supervisors, although competition for these
jobs is very stiff and usually require a master's degree. Some school
systems allow highly-qualified and experienced teachers to become senior
or mentor teachers. These positions include higher pay and more
responsibilities.
In some states, teachers can obtain additional certification. Teachers are
usually paid more as they complete additional college coursework.
15.

Fringe Benefits:
None

16.
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