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Occupational Report for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education (25-2031) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Instruct students in secondary public or private schools in one or more subjects at the secondary level, such as English, mathematics, or social studies. May be designated according to subject matter specialty, such as typing instructors, commercial teachers, or English teachers.

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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
Employment Outlook for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational 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.

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Current Employment Department Job Openings for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education There are 3 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 3 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Speech and Language Teacher 8/11/09 Brookings $31,848/yr to $50,987/yr DOE
Teacher - Tempoary-Grade 5 Job Share #10050 6/30/10 Lebanon
High School Speech and Debate Coach 9/1/10 Hood River DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational 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 15 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 15 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Art Adjunct Teacher 8/30/10 Portland Connections Academy
ADJUNCT TEACHER 8/30/10 Portland Connections Academy
Multiple High School Online Part Time-Adjunct Instructor-Oregon 8/27/10 Portland Kaplan Virtual Education
High School Online Teaching Principal-Oregon 8/26/10 Portland Kaplan Virtual Education
HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH OCC INST 8/25/10 Florence Peace Health
Art Adjunct Teacher 8/23/10 Portland Connections Academy
COTA School Position! 8/22/10 Sandy CareerStaff Unlimited
On line Adjunct Instructor Oregon 8/13/10 Portland Kaplan Virtual Education Oregon
ADJUNCT TEACHER 8/11/10 Connections Academy
11-'12 Teaching Positions (All Grades & Subject Areas) 8/5/10 Achievement First
Senior Educator 7/23/10 Portland
Online Instructor - Portland, OR 7/17/10 Portland
Online Instructor - Portland, OR 7/16/10 Portland
TEFL Instructor 7/7/10 Portland Greenheart Travel
Japanese and Chinese Online Teachers in AZ,TX,PA,NJ 6/19/10 Portland
State of Oregon License Information for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
License License Authority Web Site
Teaching, Charter School Registration www.tspc.state.or.us/
Wages for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (annual wages) Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $35,263 $40,900 $50,208 $61,061 $68,889 $50,839
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 34,606 38,334 44,699 54,826 61,964 46,404
Multnomah / Washington 36,074 42,342 52,021 64,518 73,655 53,031
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 35,353 42,564 50,752 59,799 65,816 50,217
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 34,584 39,139 47,549 57,528 64,346 47,953
Lane 32,406 40,681 52,628 63,303 71,892 51,617
Douglas 35,519 40,375 47,436 57,315 65,487 48,660
Coos / Curry 35,264 41,068 49,624 57,862 63,957 48,902
Jackson / Josephine 34,237 40,303 52,468 64,739 74,633 52,522
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 36,796 41,673 52,704 60,332 64,984 51,088
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 33,847 37,031 42,498 57,508 65,139 46,381
Klamath / Lake 35,243 43,492 53,104 60,964 65,657 50,757
Morrow / Umatilla 38,302 42,944 50,512 58,407 66,391 50,738
Baker / Union / Wallowa 33,646 36,652 41,441 52,332 59,385 44,753
Clackamas 37,495 42,191 49,859 62,708 72,147 52,329
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Regional Employment Projections for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 11,010 11,655 645 5.9% 65 329 394
Multnomah / Washington 3,529 3,863 334 9.5% 33 107 141
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 1,411 1,478 67 4.7% 7 42 49
Clackamas 1,013 1,035 22 2.2% 2 30 32
Lane 896 939 43 4.8% 4 27 31
Jackson / Josephine 803 874 71 8.8% 7 24 32
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 656 674 18 2.7% 2 19 21
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 526 596 70 13.3% 7 16 23
Douglas 370 388 18 4.9% 2 11 13
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 367 362 -5 -1.4% 0 11 11
Morrow / Umatilla 313 327 14 4.5% 1 9 11
Coos / Curry 255 260 5 2.0% 1 8 8
Baker / Union / Wallowa 248 256 8 3.2% 1 7 8
Klamath / Lake 228 238 10 4.4% 1 7 8
Grant / Harney / Malheur 219 228 9 4.1% 1 7 7
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 189 209 20 10.6% 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.
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Industries of Employment for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 11,010
Total, All Industries Private 1,294
Educational Services Private 1,201
Elementary and Secondary Schools Private 1,198
Total, All Industries Local 9,700
Educational Services Local 9,591
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 9,591
Public Administration Local 109
Administration of Human Resource Programs Local 109
Educational Requirements for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational 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 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Childhood Development Theories
  • Apply Classroom Management Techniques
  • Apply Motivational 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 Algebra
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Calculus
  • 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
  • Use Trigonometry
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational 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:
International House Portland
155 "B" Ave, Suite 220
Lake Oswego, OR 97034-3180
Phone: (503) 675-7700
Programs of Training:
Waldorf Teacher Education
1350 McLean Blvd.
Eugene, OR 97405-1998
Phone: (541) 686-9112
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:
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:
Northwest College - Aloha
18295 SW TV Hwy Suite A
Aloha, OR 97006-1386
Phone: (503) 649-1388
Programs of Training:
Concordia University
2811 NE Holman Street
Portland, OR 97211
Phone: (503) 288-9371
Programs of Training:
Portland State University
724 SW Harrison
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 725-4433
Programs of Training:
Oregon Center for the Alexander Technique
1023 SE 49th Ave
Portland, OR 97215-1057
Phone: (503) 232-7242
Programs of Training:
Warner Pacific College
2219 SE 68th Ave
Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (503) 517-1000
Programs of Training:
IBS School of Cosmetology-Ptld.
2215 SE Division St.
Portland, OR 97202-1244
Phone: (503) 236-5600
Programs of Training:
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (541) 888-2525
Programs of Training:
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
Rapid Eye Institute
3748 74th Avenue SE
Salem, OR 97317-9211
Phone: (503) 399-1181
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:
Marinello School of Beauty
2540 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97212-3732
Phone: (503) 525-0200
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:
Montessori Institute Northwest
4506 SE Belmont
Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (503) 963-8992
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education 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
Middle School Teachers, Except Special And Vocational Education 90%
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 88%
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 80%
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School 74%
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 73%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 70%
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, And Elementary School 70%
Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 62%
Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 61%
Teacher Assistants 46%