Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
SOC Code: 25-2031 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $144,164,800 | $191,158,240 | $238,153,760 | $285,147,200 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $140,296,000 | $187,380,960 | $234,463,840 | $281,548,800 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $148,387,200 | $187,324,800 | $226,262,400 | $265,200,000 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $142,105,600 | $178,457,760 | $214,807,840 | $251,160,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $131,268,800 | $169,567,840 | $207,868,960 | $246,168,000 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $139,796,800 | $174,380,960 | $208,963,040 | $243,547,200 |
| Napa, CA | $138,860,800 | $173,070,560 | $207,278,240 | $241,488,000 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $138,070,400 | $171,864,160 | $205,655,840 | $239,449,600 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $141,897,600 | $173,638,400 | $205,379,200 | $237,120,000 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $127,004,800 | $163,169,760 | $199,332,640 | $235,497,600 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony Public Schools | 271 | $53,401 |
| District of Columbia Public Schools | 240 | $65,350 |
| Milwaukee Board of School Directors | 190 | $52,099 |
| Denver Public Schools District 1 | 159 | $66,989 |
| Jackson Public School District | 141 | $52,987 |
| Dallas Independent School District | 139 | $64,419 |
| SAVANNAH CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM | 122 | $60,907 |
| EDU INFOTECH INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES INC | 79 | $51,032 |
| Houston Independent School District | 70 | $68,831 |
| JASPER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | 62 | $49,672 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 165 | $54,499 |
| 2021 | 260 | $53,604 |
| 2022 | 360 | $56,553 |
| 2023 | 1,155 | $128,041 |
| 2024 | 2,012 | $154,197 |
| 2025 | 2,135 | $240,252 |
| 2026 | 209 | $61,546 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Instructing | 4.1 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.9 | |
| Active Learning | 3.8 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.7 |
| English Language | 4.3 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.9 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.6 |
| Psychology | 3.4 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.2 |
| History and Archeology | 3.0 |
| Communications and Media | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 77.0% |
| Master's degree | 7.8% |
| Post-doctoral training | 7.8% |
| Associate's degree | 4.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 3.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Word ABC programming language Blackboard software Common Curriculum Desmos Email software Flipgrid Geogebra Google Classroom Google Drive Google Meet
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