Occupation information for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education District Of Columbia

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Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

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Currently Employed: 4,050

Projected Annual Job Openings: 380

Typical Hourly Wage: Not Available

Typical Annual Salary: $64,370 - $103,750

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

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