Occupation Summary

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

O*NET 25-2032.00

Description:

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

Annual Wages:
$64,633.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by 11.27%.
Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree. According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Public Service

  1. Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
  2. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
  3. Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  4. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  5. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  6. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
  7. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  8. Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  9. Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
  10. Assign and grade class work and homework.
  11. Instruct students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop, and field studies.
  12. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
  13. Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  14. Plan and supervise work-experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories.
  15. Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  16. Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  17. Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
  18. Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.
  19. Select, order, store, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
  20. Keep informed about trends in education and subject matter specialties.
  21. Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
  22. Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
  23. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
  24. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
  25. Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
  26. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
  27. Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
  28. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
  29. Place students in jobs, or make referrals to job placement services.
  30. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
  31. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  32. Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
  33. Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School employed Annual Growth Rate
Elementary and secondary schools 95.8 -0.05


Labor Market Information


2022 National employment 88,000
2022 Texas employment 12,941
Texas projected employment by 2032 14,400
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2032 984




TEXAS COUNTY MAP BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
* Due to confidentiality rules, not all regions may have the data displayed. The sum of all the regions may not be equal to the state total.


Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas Relevant Importance Levels
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.
91.40%
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
91.00%
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
82.20%
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
75.00%
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
70.00%
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
69.60%
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.
68.20%
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
66.60%
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
66.40%
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
65.00%


Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Instructing
Teaching others how to do something.
82.40%
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
80.00%
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
80.00%
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
80.00%
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
77.60%
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
77.60%
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
77.60%
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
77.60%
Service Orientation
Actively looking for ways to help people.
75.00%
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
75.00%


Top 10 Relevant Abilities Relevant Importance Levels
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
82.40%
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
82.40%
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
82.40%
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
80.00%
Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
80.00%
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
80.00%
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
77.60%
Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
77.60%
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75.00%
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
75.00%


  • Coaching and Developing Others
    -- Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
    -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
    -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
    -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
    -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Other Activities


  • Achievement
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
  • Relationships
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.



Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliers: Adjustable widemouth pliers;

Adjustable wrenches: Adjustable wrench sets;

Air compressors: Portable air compressors;

Anvils: Anvils;

Automatic lathe or chucking machine: Wood lathes;

Awls: Hand awls;

Belt sander: Belt sanders;

Binocular light compound microscopes: Binocular microscopes;

Blow torch: Propane torches;

Calipers: Caliper sets;

Claw hammer: Claw hammers;

Cold chisels: Cold chisels;

Commercial use scales: Food measuring scales;

Compact disk players or recorders: Compact disk CD players;

Composter: Compost grinders;

Desktop computers: Desktop computers;

Digital camcorders or video cameras: Digital video cameras;

Digital cameras: Compact digital cameras;

Digital video disk players or recorders: Digital video disk DVD players;

Dissection kits or supplies: Dissection trays;

Domestic baking pans: Kitchen bakeware;

Domestic blenders: Kitchen blenders;

Domestic convectional ovens: Built-in ovens;

Domestic crock pot: Kitchen crock pots;

Domestic dish washers: Commercial dishwashers;

Domestic food processors: Kitchen food processors;

Domestic graters: Food graters;

Domestic hair dryers: Blowdryers; Stationary hairdryers;

Domestic knives: Chef's knives;

Domestic measuring cups: Measuring cup sets;

Domestic microwave ovens: Microwave ovens;

Domestic mixers: Hand mixers;

Domestic ranges: Electric ranges;

Domestic strainers or colanders: Kitchen strainers;

Drafting tables: Drafting boards;

Drill press or radial drill: Drill presses;

Ear plugs: Protective ear plugs;

Electric hair clipper: Power hair clippers;

Epidiascopes: Opaque projectors;

Facial shields: Face shields;

Fire blankets: Fire suppression blankets;

Fluorescent lamps: Grow lights;

General tool kits: Computer repair tool kits;

Hacksaw: Hacksaws;

Hair combs or brushes: Hairbrushes;

Heat guns: Heat gun blowers;

High capacity removable media drives: Universal serial bus USB flash drives;

Incubators or brooders for poultry: Poultry brooders;

Injection molding machines: Injection mold equipment;

Inkjet printers: Poster printers;

Ironing machines or presses: Clothes irons;

Jacks: Hydraulic jacks;

Laser fax machine: Laser facsimile machines;

Laser printers: Computer laser printers;

Laundry type washing machines: Domestic washers;

Levels: Electronic levels; Laser levels;

Liquid crystal display projector: Liquid crystal display LCD projectors;

Metal inert gas welding machine: Metal inert gas MIG welders;

Micrometers: Digital micrometers;

Microphone stand: Microphone podiums;

Microphones: Handheld microphones; Wireless microphones;

Milling machines: Milling machines;

Mitre box: Mitre boxes;

MP3 players or recorders: MP3 digital voice recorders;

Multimedia projectors: Multimedia projection equipment; Computer projectors;

Multimeters: Digital multimeters;

Notebook computers: Laptop computers;

Offset printing presses: Offset presses;

Offset socket wrenches: Offset socket wrenches;

Overhead projectors: Overhead data projectors;

pH meters: pH indicators;

Photocopiers: Photocopying equipment;

Planes: Block planes;

Plotter printers: Plotting printers;

Pneumatic nail drivers: Pneumatic nailers;

Portable data input terminals: Interactive whiteboard controllers; Student response systems;

Power drills: Electric drills; Cordless drills;

Power planes: Power planes;

Power saws: Radial arm saws; Table saws; Circular saws; Band saws;

Projection screens or displays: Projector screens;

Reciprocating saw: Sabre saws;

Safety glasses: Protective safety glasses;

Scanners: Computer data input scanners;

Scientific calculator: Digital calculators;

Screwdrivers: Straight screwdrivers;

Scroll saw: Scroll saws;

Sewing machines: Sewing machines;

Shears: Cutting shears; Sewing shears;

Slide projectors: Carousel slide projectors;

Soldering iron: Soldering guns;

Special purpose telephones: Multi-line telephone systems;

Spot welding machine: Electric spot welders;

Swiveling barber chair: Shampoo chairs;

Tablet computers: Tablet computers;

Tachometers: Analog tachometers;

Taps: Tap and die sets;

Teleconference equipment: Conference telephones;

Televisions: Liquid crystal display LCD televisions; Television monitors;

Touch screen monitors: Interactive whiteboards;

Tungsten inert gas welding machine: Tungsten inert gas TIG welders;

Vertical machining center: Metal lathes;

Videoconferencing systems: Videoconferencing equipment;

Web cameras: Webcams;

Welder gloves: Welding gloves;

Welder torch: Welding torches;

Welding masks: Welding goggles; Welding helmets;

Welding positioner and manipulator: Magnetic torch guides;


Technology

Calendar and scheduling software: Calendar and scheduling software;

Computer aided design CAD software: Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D;

Computer based training software: Blackboard Learn; Course management system software; Desire2Learn LMS software; Learning management system LMS; Padlet; Sakai CLE;

Desktop communications software: Edmodo;

Electronic mail software: Email software; Microsoft Outlook;

Information retrieval or search software: iParadigms Turnitin; DOC Cop;

Internet browser software: Web browser software;

Multi-media educational software: Edpuzzle; Kahoot!;

Office suite software: Microsoft Office software;

Optical character reader OCR or scanning software: Image scanning software;

Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint;

Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel;

Word processing software: Google Docs; Collaborative editing software; Microsoft Word;


Related O*NET occupational titles for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School include:
  • 25-1011.00 Business Teachers, Postsecondary
  • 25-2023.00 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
  • 25-1194.00 Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
  • 25-1021.00 Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
  • 25-9031.00 Instructional Coordinators
  • 25-2022.00 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
  • 25-2031.00 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
  • 25-2056.00 Special Education Teachers, Elementary School
  • 25-2058.00 Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
  • 25-9043.00 Teaching Assistants, Special Education


Sources of Additional Information
  • For more information about career and technical education teachers, visit: Association for Career and Technical Education
  • Advance CTE
  • For more information about teaching and becoming a teacher, visit: Teach.org
  • Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
  • Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

  • Contact Texas Workforce Commission
    Labor Market and Career Information  |  101 E. 15th Street, Annex Room 0252  |  Austin, Texas 78778
    Official Website  |  1-800-822-PLAN (7526)  |  512.936.3200

    ** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.