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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 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller 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 at about the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School There are 3 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 3 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Automotive Technology Faculty 6/22/10 Klamath Falls DOE
Substitute Career Training Instructor 7/9/10 Portland $16.99/hr to $17.00/hr
T.E.A.M. Work Facilitator 8/25/10 Klamath Falls DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 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 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.

Job Title Date Posted Location Employer
Voc Tech/Multi-discipline 7/26/10 Mitchell Mitchell School District #55
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 ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (annual wages) Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $38,938 $47,517 $57,239 $64,849 $71,121 $55,694
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 31,906 38,348 48,269 57,965 66,171 48,029
Multnomah / Washington 42,270 51,734 60,870 69,370 76,011 59,880
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 54,076 57,008 61,429 65,669 68,601 61,474
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 38,795 42,651 50,659 60,519 65,227 51,020
Lane 45,676 50,312 58,720 67,698 75,707 59,084
Douglas 35,954 45,171 51,626 57,340 62,298 50,264
Coos / Curry 39,454 48,596 58,771 64,017 67,393 55,608
Jackson / Josephine 43,094 46,358 54,044 66,743 78,777 56,918
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 34,516 38,369 44,669 57,362 66,913 46,925
Clackamas 53,021 60,899 65,521 70,551 73,815 63,472
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 346 366 20 5.8% 2 10 12
Multnomah / Washington 71 78 7 9.9% 1 2 3
Clackamas 65 66 1 1.5% 0 2 2
Lane 44 47 3 6.8% 0 1 2
Jackson / Josephine 37 41 4 10.8% 0 1 2
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 36 39 3 8.3% 0 1 1
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 26 29 3 11.5% 0 1 1
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 16 17 1 6.2% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 16 17 1 6.2% 0 1 1
Klamath / Lake 13 13 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 7 7 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 6 6 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 6 6 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 3 3 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 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 346
Total, All Industries Private 36
Educational Services Private 23
Elementary and Secondary Schools Private 23
Health Care and Social Assistance Private 12
Social Assistance Private 11
Vocational Rehabilitation Services Private 11
Total, All Industries Local 310
Educational Services Local 310
Elementary and Secondary Schools Local 310
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 These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Klamath Community College