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Occupational Report for Teachers, Middle School (25-2022) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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Teach students in public or private schools in one or more subjects at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable State laws and regulations.

Employment Outlook for Teachers, Middle School
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Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be much larger than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be much higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist largely due to the significant number of job openings projected for this occupation.
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Current Job Openings for Teachers, Middle School
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There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Teachers, Middle School
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No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Teachers, Middle School
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Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (annual wages) Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $35,903 $41,528 $51,446 $61,960 $68,993 $51,783
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 35,056 39,509 46,472 53,630 62,680 46,933
Multnomah / Washington 37,301 45,011 55,226 66,040 77,808 55,661
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 33,677 38,216 46,901 57,021 64,305 47,134
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 35,743 42,080 49,415 59,587 67,546 50,344
Lane 36,347 40,496 51,959 61,676 67,538 51,290
Douglas 34,514 39,677 48,781 57,390 63,082 47,814
Jackson / Josephine 37,738 44,807 55,682 65,796 72,392 55,100
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 35,740 40,665 49,422 59,055 65,103 49,251
Klamath / Lake 36,020 44,391 54,281 61,083 65,165 51,418
Morrow / Umatilla 40,057 45,398 51,849 60,594 66,974 52,274
Baker / Union / Wallowa 34,442 36,236 39,224 42,688 48,669 39,901
Grant / Harney / Malheur 30,601 36,275 40,909 51,071 62,312 43,112
Clackamas 37,516 43,971 55,450 64,045 69,582 54,373
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Regional Employment Projections for Teachers, Middle School
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Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 7,426 8,025 599 8.1% 60 171 230
Multnomah / Washington 2,230 2,525 295 13.2% 30 53 82
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 1,066 1,170 104 9.8% 10 25 35
Clackamas 759 775 16 2.1% 2 17 19
Jackson / Josephine 593 619 26 4.4% 3 13 16
Lane 571 613 42 7.4% 4 13 17
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 481 508 27 5.6% 3 11 14
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 396 492 96 24.2% 10 10 19
Douglas 212 225 13 6.1% 1 5 6
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 198 201 3 1.5% 0 4 5
Morrow / Umatilla 196 224 28 14.3% 3 5 7
Grant / Harney / Malheur 164 176 12 7.3% 1 4 5
Coos / Curry 152 153 1 0.7% 0 3 4
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 119 134 15 12.6% 2 3 4
Klamath / Lake 101 109 8 7.9% 1 2 3
Baker / Union / Wallowa 84 87 3 3.6% 0 2 2

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
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Industries of Employment for Teachers, Middle School
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Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers		 Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 7,426
Total, All Industries Private 613
Educational Services Private 566
Elementary and Secondary Schools Private 562
Total, All Industries Local 6,813
Educational Services Local 6,811
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 6,811
Educational Requirements for Teachers, Middle School
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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 Teachers, Middle School
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  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Childhood Development Theories
  • Apply Classroom Management Techniques
  • Apply Early Childhood Education Techniques
  • Apply Motivational Techniques
  • Apply Teaching Techniques
  • Apply Teaching Techniques In Classroom
  • 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 Algebra
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
  • Use Geometry
  • 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 Teachers, Middle School
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The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Anthony's Beauty School
14029 SE Stark St.
Portland, OR 97233-2145
Phone: (503) 256-1864
Programs of Training:
 Montessori of Alameda
4210 NE Going
Portland, OR 97218-1660
Phone: (503) 335-3321
Programs of Training:
 Eastern Oregon University
One University Blvd
La Grande, OR 97850
Phone: (541) 962-3672
Programs of Training:
Southern Oregon University
1250 Siskiyou Blvd
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 552-7672
Programs of Training:
 Waldorf Teacher Education
1350 McLean Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97405-1998
Phone: (541) 686-9112
Programs of Training:
 IBS School of Cosmetology-Ptld.
Competency Based
Portland, OR 97202-1244
Phone: (503) 236-5600
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:
 Image Designers College of Cosmetology
13838 NE Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97230-2600
Phone: (503) 288-5111
Programs of Training:
Aveda Institute Portland
325 NW 13th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 294-6000
Programs of Training:
 IBS School of Cosmetology-Springfield
138 Main Street
Springfield, OR 97477-5372
Phone: (541) 242-1007
Programs of Training:
 University of Portland
5000 N Willamette Blvd
Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 943-7911
Programs of Training:
Northwest College - Aloha
18295 SW TV Hwy Suite A
Aloha, OR 97006-1386
Phone: (503) 649-1388
Programs of Training:
 Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
 Warner Pacific College
2219 SE 68th Ave
Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (503) 517-1000
Programs of Training:
International House Portland
155 "B" Ave, Suite 220
Lake Oswego, OR 97034-3180
Phone: (503) 675-7700
Programs of Training:
 Rapid Eye Institute
3748 74th Avenue SE
Salem, OR 97317-9211
Phone: (503) 399-1181
Programs of Training:
 Oregon Center for the Alexander Technique
1235 SE Division Street, Suite 206
Portland, OR 97202-1057
Phone: (503) 232-7242
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:
 University of Phoenix-Oregon Campus
13221 SW 68th Parkway, Suite 500
Tigard, OR 97223
Phone: (877) 867-4748
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:
 Corban College
5000 Deer Park Dr SE
Salem, OR 97317
Phone: (503) 581-8600
Programs of Training:
Montessori Institute Northwest
4506 SE Belmont
Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (503) 963-8992
Programs of Training:
 European Institute of Cosmetology
2540 NE Martin Luther King Jr Boule
Portland, OR 97212-3732
Phone: (503) 525-0200
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Teachers, Middle School
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No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations
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The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Teachers, Middle School matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 94%
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special And Vocational Education 90%
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 85%
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 79%
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, And Elementary School 78%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 75%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 75%
Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 67%
Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 66%
Teacher Assistants 51%