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Occupational Report for Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School (25-2032) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the secondary school level.

Employment Outlook for Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller 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 somewhat lower than the statewide average.

Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Energy Programs Instructor 10/11/09 Salem $55,000/yr DOE
State of Oregon License Information for Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (annual wages) Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $35,472 $43,789 $54,029 $62,775 $69,046 $52,843
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 30,482 35,744 44,222 54,937 63,446 45,243
Multnomah / Washington 43,957 52,941 61,940 70,731 81,056 61,326
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 48,013 54,287 58,801 63,716 66,812 58,850
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 35,096 42,731 50,930 57,520 62,945 49,458
Coos / Curry 36,821 39,532 44,501 59,822 65,258 49,019
Jackson / Josephine 45,067 49,096 56,468 66,692 77,810 58,250
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 35,155 38,304 44,043 55,959 64,786 46,181
Clackamas 39,180 49,291 56,920 63,735 69,438 55,739
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 330 357 27 8.2% 3 10 12
Multnomah / Washington 70 80 10 14.3% 1 2 3
Clackamas 55 56 1 1.8% 0 2 2
Lane 43 48 5 11.6% 1 1 2
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 38 41 3 7.9% 0 1 1
Jackson / Josephine 36 37 1 2.8% 0 1 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 19 20 1 5.3% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 16 17 1 6.2% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 14 15 1 7.1% 0 0 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 11 11 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 8 9 1 12.5% 0 0 0
Douglas 8 8 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 6 6 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 3 4 1 33.3% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

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 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School
Industry
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Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 330
Total, All Industries Private 30
Educational Services Private 28
Elementary and Secondary Schools Private 28
Total, All Industries Local 300
Educational Services Local 297
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 297
Educational Requirements for Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 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 Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School
  • Apply Active Listening Techniques
  • Apply Childhood Development Theories
  • Apply Classroom Management Techniques
  • Apply Field Experience To Classroom Teaching
  • 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
  • Develop Instructional Materials
  • Evaluate Educational Outcomes
  • Evaluate Student Performance
  • Facilitate Group Learning
  • Maintain Group Discipline
  • Make Presentations
  • Mentor Co-Workers
  • Plan And Assign Duties To Employees
  • Prepare Audio-Visual Teaching Aids
  • Prepare Lesson Plans And Outlines
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Recognize Physical And Emotional Abuse
  • Recognize Student Learning Levels
  • Recognize Student Problems, Including Learning Disabilities
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • 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
  • Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers for Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.