Middle school teachers specialize in subjects like math, science, or history. They create lesson plans, grade assignments, and help students of varying abilities. While the work requires patience and creativity within the classroom, teachers also deal with challenging student behavior at times. Becoming a middle school teacher requires a bachelor's degree, certification testing, and some states require student teaching. While teacher employment depends on location, the need for teachers is expected to continue as students always need education. Advancement occurs through salary increases like jumping to $56,902 annually after 20 years of experience. Technology is integrated into teaching through tools that help create and deliver lessons.