Compare History Teachers, Postsecondary & Communications Teachers, Postsecondary District Of Columbia

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Salary

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History Teachers, Postsecondary $82,500
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $79,500

Similar skills & knowledge

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Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.

Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.

Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.

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.

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.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for History Teachers, Postsecondary
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Very Low
Therapy and Counseling Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium

Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.

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Communications and Media Skills & Knowledge Gaps for History Teachers, Postsecondary
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium
Communications and Media Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Very High

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.

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Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for History Teachers, Postsecondary
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Low
Administrative Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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Fine Arts Skills & Knowledge Gaps for History Teachers, Postsecondary
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Low
Fine Arts Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium

Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

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Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for History Teachers, Postsecondary
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Low
Customer and Personal Service Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium

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.

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Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for History Teachers, Postsecondary
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Low
Administration and Management Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Medium

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.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for History Teachers, Postsecondary
History Teachers, Postsecondary

Doctoral or professional degree

Typical level Of training for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

Doctoral or professional degree

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Licensing

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Licensing for History Teachers, Postsecondary
History Teachers, Postsecondary

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

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Certification for History Teachers, Postsecondary
History Teachers, Postsecondary

1 related certifications

Certification for Communications Teachers, Postsecondary
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary

3 related certifications

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