Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education: 
Teach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Education and Training |
| Indiana Average Salary | $51,400.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 52 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2022-2024) | 1,063 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2022-2024) | -4.61 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2021-2031) | 9,231 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2021-2031) | 7.78 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Oral Communication
Critical Thinking
Organization
Professionalism
Leadership
Attention to Detail
Conflict Management
Decision-making
Integrity
Work Ethic
Problem-solving
Written Communication
Resource Allocation
Creativity
Information Gathering
Teamwork
Multi-tasking
Technology and Tool Usage
Critical Thinking
Organization
Professionalism
Leadership
Attention to Detail
Conflict Management
Decision-making
Integrity
Work Ethic
Problem-solving
Written Communication
Resource Allocation
Creativity
Information Gathering
Teamwork
Multi-tasking
Technology and Tool Usage
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Training and Teaching Others
Adapt course of study to meet student needs
Develop educational assessment materials
Develop lesson, course, or training objectives
Document lesson plans
Apply multiple teaching methods
Develop teaching aids
Plan educational or learning activities
Develop educational and instructional programs
Coordinate educational content
Update educational curriculum
Select method of instruction
Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs
Select teaching materials
Establish rules or policies governing student behavior
Plan experiential learning activities
Manage decorum in meetings or group sessions
Evaluate students for needs, skills, or educational potential
Manage classroom activities
Tutor students who need extra assistance
Teach mentally or emotionally-impaired students
Teach sports rules or techniques
Teach secondary or post-secondary courses
Develop educational presentations
Prepare educational or training related reports or presentations
Prepare audio-visual teaching aids
Prepare tests
Develop instructional materials
Create learning materials with technology-based delivery systems
Organize educational material or ideas
Evaluate student performance
Determine student problems
Monitor student progress
Determine student learning levels
Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress
Apply early childhood education techniques
Teach laboratory safety
Teach others how to use audio-visual materials
Teach others to use technology or equipment
Teach health or hygiene practices
Teach social skills
Provide health education and disease prevention instruction
Teach correct eating habits
Develop educational assessment materials
Develop lesson, course, or training objectives
Document lesson plans
Apply multiple teaching methods
Develop teaching aids
Plan educational or learning activities
Develop educational and instructional programs
Coordinate educational content
Update educational curriculum
Select method of instruction
Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs
Select teaching materials
Establish rules or policies governing student behavior
Plan experiential learning activities
Manage decorum in meetings or group sessions
Evaluate students for needs, skills, or educational potential
Manage classroom activities
Tutor students who need extra assistance
Teach mentally or emotionally-impaired students
Teach sports rules or techniques
Teach secondary or post-secondary courses
Develop educational presentations
Prepare educational or training related reports or presentations
Prepare audio-visual teaching aids
Prepare tests
Develop instructional materials
Create learning materials with technology-based delivery systems
Organize educational material or ideas
Evaluate student performance
Determine student problems
Monitor student progress
Determine student learning levels
Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress
Apply early childhood education techniques
Teach laboratory safety
Teach others how to use audio-visual materials
Teach others to use technology or equipment
Teach health or hygiene practices
Teach social skills
Provide health education and disease prevention instruction
Teach correct eating habits
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Related Licensing Requirements
Teaching License (18-0000000035)
All states require public school teachers to be licensed. In private schools, however, teachers are not required to be licensed. Requirements vary by state.Many states award provisional teaching licenses to new teachers. After a period of several years of acceptable teaching experience, applicants may apply for a professional teaching license.Some states also require applicants to submit their fingerprints and undergo a background check. They may also require teachers to obtain a master's degree in education. In addition, many states require teachers to take continuing education courses each year.
- Indiana Department of Education~Office of Educator Licensing & Development (3172329010)
- http://www.doe.in.gov/educatorlicensing/
- Indiana Department of Education~Office of Educator Licensing & Development (3172329010)
- http://www.doe.in.gov/educatorlicensing/
Teaching License-Standard (18-0000000029)
In order to obtain a standard teaching license, the candidate must: Have completed an approved teacher preparation program at a state- or regionally-accredited institution. Possess a Bachelor's degree from a state- or regionally-accredited institution. Have achieved passing scores on the applicable teacher exams. Have completed a minimum of six semester hours of college course work in education or the major or minor area of the candidate's license within the past five years. Submit an application. Pay all application and examination fees. Graduates of out-of-state teacher education programs my be required to have their credentials evaluated by the Board or an outside credentialing agency. Licenses must be renewed every five years, subject to certain continuing education requirements. More detailed information may be obtained from the Indiana Professional Standards Board.
- Indiana Department of Education~Office of Educator Licensing & Development (3172329010)
- http://www.doe.in.gov/educatorlicensing/
- Indiana Department of Education~Office of Educator Licensing & Development (3172329010)
- http://www.doe.in.gov/educatorlicensing/
