Elementary Teacher

The primary responsibility of an elementary school teacher is to teach young students the fundamentals of basic, core curriculum.  They are expected to identify their students' strengths and weaknesses at a young age. 

Average Salary: $55,000

Schooling: Bachelor Degree, Master Degree

Number of Jobs in USA: 1,565,000

 

High School Teacher

A high school teacher usually specializes in only one subject.  Lessons are usually taught through lectures or discussions.  A high school teacher will see multiple groups of different students in a day.  Students must be evaluated through coursework and examinations throughout the school year.

Average Salary: $56,000

Schooling: Bachelor Degree, Master Degree

Number of Jobs in USA: 1,060,000

 

College Professor

Like a high school teacher, college professors tend to specialize in one specific field of study.  They can perform research, produce scholarly articles, and teach.  As a college professor progresses in their career, they may have the opportunity to obtain tenure, or permanent job security.

Average Salary: $62,000

Schooling: Master Degree, Doctorate Degree

Number of Jobs in USA: 1,314,400

 

Paraprofessional Educator

A paraprofessional educator usually works alongside either high school or elementary teachers.  Their responsibilities include assisting with curriculum, supervising students during activities,  and grading assignments.  Many times paraprofessionals work with special needs students who have to work at a slower pace than the rest of the class.

Average Salary:$31,500

Schooling: High School Diploma, Associate Degree

Number of Jobs in USA: 1,308,100

 

Superintendent of Schools

A Superintendent is in charge of a group of schools or an entire school district.  They oversee all school functions, teachers, and curriculum.  A superintendent works with the school board in an effort to improve and maintain the quality of the schools.

Average Salary: $154,000

Schooling: Master Degree

Number of Jobs in USA: 141,000

 

School Principal

A school principal is in charge of one school, usually an elementary or high school.  They watch over the operations of the school.  They help hire and evaluate teaching staff.  All staff members report back to the principal of the school.  As a principal you are essentially the lead representative of the school.

Average Salary: $90,500

Schooling: Master Degree

Number of Jobs in USA: 271,000

 

Curriculum Developer

Curriculum Developers essentially decide what teachers will be teaching.  Usually they work for a school alongside the superintendent, principal, and school board.  In some cases, they will work for the government or private enterprise in order to train education workers.

Average Salary: $60,000

Schooling: Master Degree

Number of Jobs in USA: 163,000

 

Counselor

A school counselor is often responsible for advising students through high school life, emotional problems, and college decisions.  The counselor will help students find scholarships and fill them out as well as find a college best fit for them.  

Average Salary: $53,500

Schooling: Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, Doctorate Degree

Number of Jobs in USA: 291,000

 

School Librarian

As a school librarian you will be interacting with kids most of the day.  A librarian mainly recommends books or checks them out to kids most of the day; however, sometimes they may be asked to help students work special projects or to fix technical issues a student may be having with equipment.

Average Salary: $53,000

Schooling: Bachelor Degree

Number of Jobs in USA: 138,200

 

Special Education Teacher

In this job, you will work with special needs students that cannot learn in a normal classroom.  A special education teacher must evaluate their students, decipher their emotional and intellectual level, and create a curriculum that fits each student.  There is a great deal of patience and teaching skills involved in this job.

Average Salary: $58,000

Schooling: Bachelor Degree

Number of Jobs in USA: 110,000

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