1. Secondary/ Special Education Teacher

2. Nature of Work Compiling structured and organized lesson plans
The ability to get along and interact with fellow teachers, and interschool colleagues, parents, and administration.
Presenting a confident tone while discussing topics in class.
Constantly adapting to the ever-changing progress of technology and its practices.
Being approachable and helpful for students and their needs.
The ability to control a classroom despite everyday emotional disruptions

3. Education and Training Needed
A bachelors degree ( Some states require a Master’s degree) in Education
Along with your general degree, a duel degree or a minor in Special Education
State issued certification or license to teach
Complete a student teacher internship in a special education program

4. Other Qualifications
Having patience and understanding with dealing with various disabilities
Having creativity and many different ideas for classroom activities
Having the correct amount of balance between structure and compassion while combating issues
Build productive and trusting relationships with each individual student
Always being prepared and focused on the countless standards that need to be addressed

5. Job Outlook/ Future Prospects
By 2020 the job outlook should increase by 17%
The need for licensed Special Education teachers is in great need in the last 10 years
Jobs are needed more specifically in the South and the West
Early Childhood teachers are becoming more prominent with the increasing diagnoses of disabilities
Teachers who have specializations in more specific disabilities like autism are wanted as well

6. Potential Earnings Average Beginning Salary: $34,000
Median Salary: $ 53,000
Highest Potential Earnings: $ 75,000
The amount of money you earn is dependent on how many years you have taught and the location of your given school.

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Therapists/ Psychology
Occupational therapy/ Speech Pathology

8. James Lewis Wilcox
Firefighter

9. Nature of Work The prevention of fires/ fire hazards
Rescuing people in need, various threatening situations
Educate the public about the dangers and prevention habits of fires
Investigation and inspection of suspicious accidents
Cleaning and maintaining equipment

10. Education and Training Needed
High School diploma
At least 18 years of age
General Knowledge Test
Physical fit- No hearing or seeing impairments
Must pass a medical examination
Clean background check- No criminal record

11. Other Qualifications
Should not be afraid of heights or climbing high building
Also, should be able to handle large amounts of stress
Must be calm and cool tempered during all situations
Flexible schedule and availability at all times

12. Job Outlook/ Future Prospects
Firefighters are always needed and are very rarely ever laid off, many retire or transfer to other jobs ( Fire Chief, Captain, and etc)
The job availability varies with the location you wish to work, such as the need for workers in New York is higher than in Pennsylvania
The employment rate will most likely stay the same and stay at a average rate in comparison to the growth in population

13. Potential Earnings Starting Salary: $ 200.00 a month
Average Salary : $ a week
Firefighters who work for 25 years get to keep their pension
Workers get great benefits and are supported for the rest of their lives
Also, if you get promoted to a higher rank, your salary may increase / the state you work in

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Park Ranger