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Occupational Report for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2021) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Teach pupils in public or private schools at the elementary level basic academic, social, and other formative skills. Exclude "Special Education Teachers" (25-2041 through 25-2043).

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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Employment Outlook for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be much larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers largely due to the need to fill replacement job openings.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education There are 2 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 2 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Elementary School Teacher (Immersion French) 7/29/10 Portland to $39,350/yr
Talented & Gifted Teacher,Pt,East School 8/23/10 Tillamook $16,088/yr to $24,334/yr DOE, Neg.
Job Openings from the Web for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web. These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.

There are 6 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 6 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
INSTRUCTOR part-time position. Free 8/24/10 Hillsboro
TEACHER - PT 8/10/10 Portland
Elementary School Teacher 8/1/10 Albany Linn Benton Lincoln ESD
Wine Marketing Instructor 7/30/10 Salem
Teach Overseas at American/International Schools 7/28/10 Portland
School PT Jobs in Portland, Oregon 7/23/10 Portland SOLIANT HEALTH
State of Oregon License Information for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (annual wages) Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $34,923 $41,392 $50,736 $61,228 $69,642 $50,998
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 35,129 40,949 50,971 58,754 65,344 50,025
Multnomah / Washington 34,808 41,956 52,523 64,609 74,379 52,826
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 32,493 39,596 47,760 57,183 65,005 47,960
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 33,998 39,879 47,433 57,357 65,278 48,262
Lane 36,722 44,002 54,258 63,542 70,586 53,350
Douglas 35,135 41,639 49,855 55,889 59,778 48,097
Coos / Curry 33,804 37,431 43,687 55,100 62,338 45,297
Jackson / Josephine 36,526 44,364 55,325 64,361 72,054 53,771
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 41,345 46,350 55,082 61,578 66,388 54,225
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 32,474 42,150 51,260 61,699 71,567 51,144
Klamath / Lake 36,175 43,191 53,279 60,701 65,050 50,912
Morrow / Umatilla 35,144 42,072 52,030 63,204 69,542 51,838
Baker / Union / Wallowa 34,133 38,656 48,675 58,745 64,254 47,692
Grant / Harney / Malheur 28,684 39,312 44,476 50,859 56,670 43,270
Clackamas 36,229 40,602 47,533 59,243 69,574 50,086
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Regional Employment Projections for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 15,193 16,059 866 5.7% 87 355 442
Multnomah / Washington 5,092 5,572 480 9.4% 48 121 169
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 1,858 1,944 86 4.6% 9 43 52
Clackamas 1,677 1,716 39 2.3% 4 39 43
Jackson / Josephine 1,202 1,304 102 8.5% 10 29 39
Lane 1,044 1,089 45 4.3% 5 24 29
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 905 933 28 3.1% 3 21 24
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 696 786 90 12.9% 9 17 26
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 499 493 -6 -1.2% 0 11 11
Morrow / Umatilla 452 471 19 4.2% 2 11 12
Douglas 426 445 19 4.5% 2 10 12
Grant / Harney / Malheur 295 306 11 3.7% 1 7 8
Coos / Curry 279 285 6 2.2% 1 6 7
Klamath / Lake 269 281 12 4.5% 1 6 8
Baker / Union / Wallowa 255 263 8 3.1% 1 6 7
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 234 257 23 9.8% 2 6 8

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 15,193
Total, All Industries Private 1,955
Educational Services Private 1,692
Elementary and Secondary Schools Private 1,692
Other Services (except Public Administration) Private 259
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Private 259
Religious Organizations Private 243
Total, All Industries Local 13,238
Educational Services Local 13,232
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 13,232
Educational Requirements for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Childhood Development Theories
  • Apply Classroom Management Techniques
  • Apply Early Childhood Education Techniques
  • Apply Motivational Techniques
  • Apply Teaching Techniques
  • Assess Educational Potential And Need
  • Communicate Student Progress
  • Communicate With Children And Adults
  • Conduct Parent Conferences
  • Convert Information Into Instructional Program
  • Coordinate Educational Activities
  • Design Classroom Presentations
  • Develop Instructional Materials
  • Disseminate Knowledge Of Literature And Languages
  • Evaluate Educational Outcomes
  • Evaluate Student Performance
  • Facilitate Group Learning
  • Maintain Group Discipline
  • Maintain Safe Environment For Students
  • Make Presentations
  • Mentor Co-Workers
  • Organize Esteem Building Activities For Children
  • Organize Social Behavior Learning Activities For Children
  • Oversee And Direct Children'S Recreational Play
  • Prepare Audio-Visual Teaching Aids
  • Prepare Children'S Activity Schedules
  • Prepare Lesson Plans And Outlines
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Recognize Childhood Diseases
  • Recognize Childhood Problems
  • Recognize Physical And Emotional Abuse
  • Recognize Student Learning Levels
  • Recognize Student Problems, Including Learning Disabilities
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • Supervise Classroom Activities
  • Supervise Student Extra-Curricular Activities
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Multi-Media Technology In Educational And Library Settings
  • Use On-Line Search Techniques
  • Use Principles Of Group Dynamics
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.

Eastern Oregon University
One University Blvd
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: (541) 962-3672
Programs of Training:
Pacific University
2043 College Way
Forest Grove, OR 97116
Phone: (503) 352-1111
Programs of Training:
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
Linfield College
900 SE Baker
McMinnville, OR 97128
Phone: (503) 883-2200
Programs of Training:
Linn-Benton Community College
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
Phone: (541) 917-4999
Programs of Training:
Western Oregon University
345 N Monmouth Ave
Monmouth, OR 97361
Phone: (503) 838-8000
Programs of Training:
George Fox University
414 N Meridian St
Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 538-8383
Programs of Training:
Northwest Christian University
828 East 11th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 343-1641
Programs of Training:
University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 943-7911
Programs of Training:
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman Street
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 288-9371
Programs of Training:
Warner Pacific College
2219 SE 68th Ave
Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (503) 517-1000
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Cascade College
9101 E Burnside Street
Portland, OR 97216
Phone: (503) 255-7060
Programs of Training:
Lewis & Clark College
0615 S W Palatine Hill Rd
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 768-7000
Programs of Training:
University of Oregon
110 Johnson Hall
Eugene, OR 97403
Phone: (541) 346-3014
Programs of Training:
University of Phoenix-Oregon Campus
13221 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 500
Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: (877) 867-4748
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 322-3100
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Columbia Gorge Community College
Rogue Community College