DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Occupational Description:
Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level. Substitute teachers are included in "Teachers and Instructors, All Other" (25-3099). Excludes "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| EDR 11 - 7 County Twin Cities | 14,450 | 2,062 | $63,081/yr | $2,025/yr | $35,414/yr | $43,909/yr | $61,355/yr | $77,264/yr | $98,847/yr |
| Minnesota | 25,200 | 2,142 | $58,472/yr | $1,286/yr | $35,238/yr | $42,717/yr | $55,928/yr | $70,712/yr | $89,338/yr |
| U S | 1,415,590 | 9,909 | $56,469/yr | $395/yr | $35,668/yr | $43,330/yr | $53,987/yr | $67,769/yr | $82,993/yr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change - | |
| Teacher Assistants | 15,000 | $28,440/yr | N/A |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 4,150 | $13.80/hr | N/A |
| Recreation Workers | 2,720 | $12.61/hr | N/A |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 1,810 | $51,761/yr | N/A |
| Librarians | 1,270 | $28.29/hr | N/A |
| Instructional Coordinators | 1,170 | $34.23/hr | N/A |
Tasks for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
- Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual aids and computers to present academic, social, and motor skill subject matter to class.
- Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
- Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.
- Evaluates student performance and discusses pupil academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
- Teaches rules of conduct and maintains discipline and suitable learning environment in classroom and on playground.
- Prepares bulletin boards.
- Coordinates class field trips.
- Attends staff meetings, serves on committees, and attends workshops or in-service training activities.
- Teaches combined grade classes.
- Supervises outdoor and indoor play activities.
- Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
- Keeps attendance and grade records and prepares reports as required by school.
- Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results.
- Teaches subjects, such as math, science, or social studies.