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Occupational Report for Audio-Visual Specialists, Education-related (25-9011) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

Prepare, plan, and operate audio-visual teaching aids for use in education. May record, catalogue, and file audio-visual materials.

Employment Outlook for Audio-Visual Specialists, Education-related
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be much smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the regional average.

Due to few projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Audio-Visual Specialists, Education-related There are no openings for this occupation.
Job Openings from the Web for Audio-Visual Specialists, Education-related There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Audio-Visual Specialists, Education-related No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Audio-Visual Specialists, Education-related
No wage data is available for this occupation.
Regional Employment Projections for Audio-Visual Specialists, Education-related
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 81 88 7 8.6% 1 2 3
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 43 45 2 4.7% 0 1 1
Multnomah / Washington 14 15 1 7.1% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clackamas 3 4 1 33.3% 0 0 0
Lane 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 2 3 1 50.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 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 Audio-Visual Specialists, Education-related
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 81
Total, All Industries Private 22
Educational Services Private 19
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Private 16
Total, All Industries State 29
Educational Services State 29
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 29
Total, All Industries Local 28
Educational Services Local 26
Educational Requirements for Audio-Visual Specialists, Education-related Workers must have moderate-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Audio-Visual Specialists, Education-related
  • Apply Audio Techniques
  • Apply Audio Technology
  • Apply Childhood Development Theories
  • Apply Teaching Techniques
  • Apply Teaching Techniques In Classroom
  • Convert Information Into Instructional Program
  • Coordinate Educational Program
  • Design Classroom Presentations
  • Develop Instructional Materials
  • Facilitate Meetings
  • Maintain Safe Environment For Students
  • Make Presentations
  • Mentor Co-Workers
  • Operate Video Cameras
  • Plan And Assign Duties To Employees
  • Prepare Audio-Visual Teaching Aids
  • Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
  • Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
  • Provide Meeting Materials And Audio-Video Equipment
  • Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
  • 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 Audio-Visual Specialists, Education-related No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Audio-Visual Specialists, Education-related No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Audio-Visual Specialists, Education-related 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
Instructional Coordinators 55%
Teacher Assistants 42%
Teachers And Instructors, All Other 39%
Vocational Education Teachers, Secondary School 37%
Graduate Teaching Assistants 36%
Vocational Education Teachers, Middle School 33%
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 32%
Middle School Teachers, Except Special And Vocational Education 31%
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 31%
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten, And Elementary School 30%