DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
25-2021 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Occupational Description:
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level. Excludes "Special Education Teachers" (25-2050) and "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term" (25-3031).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Southwest Minnesota | 2,590 | 297 | $54,099/yr | $1,385/yr | $39,222/yr | $44,476/yr | $52,103/yr | $62,849/yr | $74,714/yr |
| Minnesota | 22,420 | 1,412 | $63,905/yr | $895/yr | $41,728/yr | $48,750/yr | $61,712/yr | $77,322/yr | $93,236/yr |
| U S | 1,430,480 | 12,874 | $64,592/yr | $452/yr | $39,424/yr | $47,790/yr | $60,288/yr | $78,242/yr | $98,914/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 2020 - 2030 | |
| Recreation Workers | 1,030 | $13.67/hr | 13.8% |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | 520 | $18.25/hr | 20.1% |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 320 | $53,992/yr | 6.4% |
| Instructional Coordinators | 120 | $30.54/hr | 5.0% |
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.
