Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
SOC Code: 25-2021 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | $145,828,800 | $184,710,240 | $223,593,760 | $262,475,200 |
| Visalia, CA | $141,606,400 | $173,902,560 | $206,196,640 | $238,492,800 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $131,684,800 | $165,990,240 | $200,297,760 | $234,603,200 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $138,673,600 | $170,532,960 | $202,390,240 | $234,249,600 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $143,395,200 | $173,486,560 | $203,575,840 | $233,667,200 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $144,996,800 | $173,998,240 | $203,001,760 | $232,003,200 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $128,689,600 | $163,119,840 | $197,552,160 | $231,982,400 |
| Modesto, CA | $141,564,800 | $170,435,200 | $199,305,600 | $228,176,000 |
| Salinas, CA | $135,948,800 | $166,441,600 | $196,934,400 | $227,427,200 |
| Merced, CA | $153,753,600 | $178,012,640 | $202,273,760 | $226,532,800 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Independent School District | 798 | $68,813 |
| SAVANNAH CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM | 272 | $64,202 |
| Denver Public Schools District 1 | 199 | $67,374 |
| District of Columbia Public Schools | 153 | $65,065 |
| Milwaukee Board of School Directors | 139 | $50,540 |
| Houston Independent School District | 89 | $64,941 |
| Richland County School District One | 65 | $54,137 |
| Bering Strait School District | 61 | $73,098 |
| JASPER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | 57 | $46,738 |
| Portsmouth Public Schools | 52 | $61,037 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 214 | $53,791 |
| 2021 | 311 | $55,151 |
| 2022 | 440 | $56,201 |
| 2023 | 1,252 | $57,490 |
| 2024 | 2,353 | $104,908 |
| 2025 | 2,445 | $386,964 |
| 2026 | 197 | $764,784 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Instructing | 4.2 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.2 | |
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | |
| Coordination | 3.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 4.9 |
| Education and Training | 4.8 |
| Mathematics | 3.9 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| Psychology | 3.7 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3.3 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.2 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 78.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 21.8% |
Typical Tasks
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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