As of 2010, the median annual wage for middle school teachers was $51,960, though salary varies based on factors like state, education level, experience, type of school, and district. To become a secondary education teacher, states require at least a Bachelor's degree in Education or a subject major plus education courses. Employment of middle school teachers is projected to grow 17% by 2020 due to declining student-teacher ratios and rising enrollment, particularly in the South and West, though budget constraints could impact hiring.

1. As of May 2010, the median annual wage of
middle school teachers was $51,960. Although,
salary for teachers varies by state, degree, and
experience. Other factors in salary determination
are the type of school and district/county taught in.
To become a secondary education teacher in a
public school there are a few requirements that vary
by state; however, all states require at least a
Bachelor's degree in Education. Aspiring secondary
school teachers can either major in the subject they
plan to teach while also taking education courses,
or major in education and take subject courses.
“Employment of middle school teachers is expected to grow by 17 percent
from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Growth is
expected because of both declines in student–teacher ratios and increases in
enrollment; however, employment growth will vary by region. From 2010 to 2020,
the student–teacher ratio is expected to decline. This ratio is the number of
students for each teacher in the school. A decline in the ratio means that each
teacher is responsible for fewer students, and, consequently, more teachers are
needed to teach the same number of students. In addition, the number of students
in middle schools is expected to increase over the coming decade, and the number
of classes needed to accommodate these students will also rise. As a result, more
teachers will be required to teach the additional classes of middle school students.
Although overall student enrollment is expected to grow, there will be some

2. variation by region. Enrollment is expected to grow fastest in the South and West.
In the Midwest, enrollment is projected to hold steady; the Northeast is projected
to have declines. As a result, employment growth for middle school teachers is
expected to be greater in the South and West than in the Midwest and Northeast.
Despite expected increases in enrollment, employment growth for middle school
teachers will depend on state and local government budgets...”
Middle school teachers educate students, most of whom
are in sixth through eighth grade. They help students
build on the fundamentals they learned in elementary
school and prepare them for the more difficult lessons they
will learn in high school. Middle school teachers typically do
the following:
• Plan lessons that teach students a subject.
• Assess students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Teach students as an entire class or in small groups the lessons they
have planned.
• Grade students’ assignments to monitor their progress.
• Communicate with parents about their child’s progress.
• Work with individual students to challenge them and overcome their
weaknesses.
• Prepare students for standardized tests required by the state.
• Develop and enforce classroom rules.
• Supervise students outside of the classroom.

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