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Career Planning
We have looked at the different career paths (directly entering the workforce, military,
apprenticeships, technical school, and college) and you have been told some career options that
you might like from Naviance.
Here, you will start to figure out a plan for how to attain three possible careers. Use the
Occupational Outlook Handbook provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to complete the
following chart. www.bls.gov/ooh

2010 Median Pay

Entry-Level
Education
On-the-Job Training
Job Outlook 2010-20
(Percent &
Comparison Rate)
Duties
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Work Environment

Career #1:
Elementary School
Teacher
$53,090
Bachelors degree

Career #2: Special

Education Teacher

Career #3: Social

Worker

$55,060
Bachelors Degree

$44,200
Bachelors degree

Internship/residency

Internship/Residency

none

12% as fast as
average

6% lower than
average

19% faster than

average

Teach young students

all core subject areas,
plan lessons for each
day, conference with
each students parents
to talk about their
strengths and
weaknesses, and test
students to discover
their progress
academically.

Determine each
students ability to
learn to figure out
which methods to use,
create lessons that are
appropriate for the
students needs,
Create IEPs for each
student, plan lessons
for each childs
specific needs, and
conference with each
students parents to
discuss their childs
development.
Most work in public
schools, but can also
work at private
schools and day care
centers. It can be
highly rewarding but
also stressful,
physically and
emotionally draining.

Help people cope with

challenges in their
lives and provide a
sense of therapy.
They can also
diagnose people with
depression, anxiety,
etc.

Public or private
schools. In several
states there is the
tenure law that allows
some job security
after a certain amount
of years. Teaching can
be rewarding but also
stressful.

Hospitals, primary
care settings, and
clinics, including
veterans clinics
Nursing homes
Community mental
health clinics
Private practices
State and local
governments
Schools
Colleges and
universities

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Substance abuse
clinics
Military bases and
hospitals
Correctional facilities
Child welfare agencies

Work Schedule

Teachers work the

same hours as school
is in session, however
they may need to stay
before and after
school to meet with
students, parents, or
to catch up on work.

How to Become One

(Education,
Licenses/Certificatio
n, Advancement)

All states require that

teachers have at least
their bachelors
degree. Having a
Masters degree would
increase job
opportunities. All
states require that
public school teachers
be licensed or
certified, but teachers
in private school are
most likely not
required the same
thing. Requirements
for certification vary
by the state.
The retirement of
older teachers will
allow job openings for
new teachers. ESL
teachers and special
education teachers
are in short supply
right now so they are
greatly needed.
Opportunities vary by
state and region.
English as a Second
Language Teacher,
Guidance Counselor,

Job Prospects

Similar Occupations
(Choose 3)

They typically work

during school hours.
They take extra time
to work with parents
or students outside of
the regular school
hours. They also take
extra time to plan
lessons and grade
papers.
All public schools
require at least a
Bachelors degree.
Teachers learn about the
different types of
disabilities and how to
present information so
that students will
understand. All states
require that public
school teachers be
licensed and certified.

They work full time.

They can work extra
hours or holidays if
their clients need
them or if there are
meetings

A bachelors degree is
needed and for
licenses and
certifications all states
require that social
workers be licensed
and certified.

Special education
teachers are well
needed because of the
demanding
characteristics of the
job.

The need for social

workers is increasing
because in present
day more and more
people need help with
all of the things that
are going on in their
lives.

Occupational
therapists,
Childcare workers,

Physical Therapist,
Phycologist, health
educators.

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Special Education
Teacher

social workers.

Questions: Answer each question in a short paragraph.

1. Which career seems like the best fit for you after knowing this information?
The career that seems like the best fit for me after knowing this information is an
elementary school teacher because it has the highest salary. It would support me and
my potential family better than the other two jobs I researched. I also would have fun
doing this job because I love teaching little kids. I do plan on getting my Bachelors
degree and possible my Masters to give me a better chance of getting a job.

2. What college were you thinking about going to? Does it offer the major needed to
attain this career?
The college I was thinking about going to is The College of New Jersey. This is a
prestigious college known for its education majors. If I were to go to TCNJ it would
provide me with an excellent education in teaching. I would definitely be able to
attain this career from this college and it would provide me with a well rounded
education.