1. Exploring Careers in Education and Training

3. Education and Training
Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services.
Pathways:
Administration & Administrative Support
Professional Support Services
Teaching/Training
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4. Rewards Intrinsic Extrinsic Emotional Intellectual Job security
Summer vacations
Work schedules
Salary
Medical, dental, and retirement
Intrinsic – rewards that come from within oneself and are personally satisfying for emotional or intellectual reasons.
• Emotional – People often to into teaching because they want to interact with young people and help them learn and develop.
• Intellectual – Many people choose to teach because they’re interested in a certain content area and wan to share their interest in others.
Extrinsic – rewards that come from the outside, such as job security and vacations.
Job security – after a short probation period, teachers typically can stay on for as long as they want.
Summer vacations – as wells as student holidays
Work schedules – similar to student schedules
Salary – average but annual salary increases are virtually guaranteed
Medical, dental, and retirement – usually provided

5. Challenges Complex classrooms Multidimensional Simultaneous Immediate
Unpredictable
Public
Multidimensional – large numbers of events and tasks take place because so many people line in a classroom.
Simultaneous – classroom events and tasks happen at the same time
Immediate – events occur rapidly; sometimes too rapidly
Unpredictable – classrooms often take unexpected turns
Public – teachers perform in “fishbowls” with people constantly observing their actions

6. AchieveTexas AchieveTexas College and Career Initiative
Education initiative designed to prepare students for a:
Lifetime of success
Secondary and postsecondary opportunities
Career preparation and advancement
Meaningful work
Active citizenship
AchieveTexas
Designed to help students (and parents) make:
Wise education choices
21st Century curricula combining rigorous academics and relevant career education
AchieveTexas College and Career Initiative is an education initiative designed to prepare students for a lifetime of success. It allows students to achieve excellence by preparing them for secondary and postsecondary opportunities, career preparation and advancement, meaningful work, and active citizenship.
AchieveTexas is designed to help students (and their parents) make wise education choices. It is based on the belief that the curricula of the 21st century should combine rigorous academics with relevant career education. When schools integrate academic and technical education, students can see the “usefulness” of what they are learning. The system also facilitates a seamless transition from secondary to postsecondary opportunities.

7. Programs of Study Teaching and Training Professional Support Services
Corporate Trainer
Early Childhood Educator
Teacher
Professional Support Services
Education Counselor
Education and Administrative Support
Education Administrator
* Programs of Study in your school may be different from the recommended sequence of coursework.
The POS represent a recommended sequence of coursework based on a student’s interest and career goal. POS contain lots of helpful information, including the core courses and career-related electives in high school that will help prepare students for their career goals. The POS are based upon the Recommended High School Graduation Plan and can easily be adapted for the Distinguished Achievement High School Graduation Plan.
There are 3 Programs of Study and 5 Models for the Education and Training Career Cluster.
All schools are different and may choose to follow other Programs of Study. Be sure to tell students what your school has to offer.

8. Teaching and Training Corporate Trainer Early Childhood Educator
Teacher
See Programs of Study Models for Corporate Trainer, Early Childhood Educator and Teacher in the all Lesson Attachment tab to follow along with the slide presentation. The slides include information from the three models in alphabetical order.

9. High School Career Related Electives
9th – Principles of Education and Training
10th – Human Growth and Development or Interpersonal Studies or Human Resources Management
11th – Instructional Practices in Education and Training or Business Management
12th – Practicum in Education and Training or Practicum in Human Services or Entrepreneurship
*Note - Sequence of courses in your school may be different from the recommended sequence of coursework.
These are recommended sequence of courses but _____________ (name of your school) offers _______________________.

10. On the Job Training Before /After School Assistant Child Care Worker
Community Youth Services Aide
Educational Aide I
Library Aide
Library Assistant
Preschool Aide/Worker
Recreational Aide
Teachers Assistant
Discuss employment opportunities in your town or city. Remind students that many careers begin at the bottom.

11. Certificates Child Development Associate Educational Aide I
Heartsaver® CPR
Heartsaver® First Aid
Library Assistant
OSHA CareerSafe®
Career Options:
Educational Aide I
Library Assistant
Preschool Aide
Education never ends. Students should be aware that earning certifications will help their careers as they move up the ladder of success.

12. Associate Degrees Child Care and Guidance Child Development
Childcare Technology
Early Childhood Professions
Education
Education Aide
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teaching: Specialization in EC4; 4-8; 8-12; EC12; EC-ESL; EC- Gen
Career Options:
After-School Program Supervisor
Assistant Teacher
Child Care Worker
Group/Worker Assistant
Human Resources Assistant
Lead Teacher
Recreation Attendant
Self Enrichment Teacher
Social Services Aide
Teaching Assistant
Associate Degrees are generally two year programs at a community college.

13. Bachelor Degrees Business Administration Child Development
Early Childhood
Early Childhood through 4th Grade, or Interdisciplinary
Studies, or Multidisciplinary Studies:
Specialization in Bilingual, English as a Second Language, Middle Level, Special Education or Math/Science
Family and Consumer Sciences
Human Development and Family Studies
Human Resources Management
Management
Subject Specific Degree with Teacher Certification
Bachelor Degrees are generally four year programs that will assist the student as they continue in their careers.

14. Bachelor Degrees Career Options: Adult Educator
Child Care Administrator
Child Care Supervisor
Child Life Specialist
Elementary/Secondary Teacher
Entrepreneur
Human Resources Manager
Preschool/Kindergarten Teacher
Special Education Teacher
Training and Development Specialist

15. Graduate Degrees Administration Child Development Bilingual Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Development and Adult Education
Early Childhood Education
Education Instructional Technology
Educational Administration
Educational Psychology
Elementary Education
Higher Education
Human Development and Family Studies
Human Resources Development
Management and Technical Education
Organizational Behavior
Secondary Education
Special Education
Training and Development
Management Careers are at the top of the ladder of success.
Graduate degree programs generally include an internship in the student’s field of study.
Internships give students on-the-job training and experience in that chosen career.

16. Graduate Degrees Career Options: Adult Educator Elementary Teacher
Child Care Director/Owner
Cooperative Extension Director
Corporate Trainer
Education Administrator
Educational Consultant
Elementary Teacher
Human Resources Director
Secondary Teacher
Special Education Specialist
Training and Development Manager
University Instructor/Professor

17. Professional Support Services
Education counselor
See Programs of Study Models for Education Counselor in the all Lesson Attachment tab to follow along with the slide presentation. The slides include information from the model in alphabetical order

18. High School Career Related Electives
9th – Principles of Education and Training
10th – Human Growth and Development or Child Development
11th – Instructional Practice in Education and Training
12th – Practicum in Education and Training or Problems and Solutions
*Note - Sequence of courses in your school may be different from the recommended sequence of coursework.
These are recommended sequence of courses but _____________ (name of your school) offers _______________________.

19. On the Job Training Community Youth Services Aide Educational Aide I
Library Aide
Preschool Aide/Worker
School/Office Assistant
Teachers Assistant
Discuss employment opportunities in your town or city. Remind students that many careers begin at the bottom.

20. Certificates Educational Aide I OSHA CareerSafe® Career Options:
Education never ends. Students should be aware that earning certifications will help their careers as they move up the ladder of success.

21. Associate Degrees Education Education Aide Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teaching: Specialization in EC4; ; 8-12; EC12
Career Options:
After-School Program Supervisor
Assistant Teacher
Group/Worker Assistant
Recreation Attendant
Social Services Aide
Associate Degrees are generally two year programs at a community college.

22. Bachelor Degrees Early Childhood Multidisciplinary Studies:
Specialization in Bilingual, English as a Second Language, Middle Level, or Special Education
Subject Specific Degree with Teacher Certification
Career Options:
Adult Educator
Counseling Aide
Curriculum Development Specialist
Social Services Worker
Special Education Teacher
Teacher
Bachelor Degrees are generally four year programs that will assist the student as they continue in their careers.

23. Graduate Degrees Counseling and Human Development
Counseling Psychology
Counselor Education and Supervision
Education – Counseling
Educational Psychology
Elementary Education
Guidance and Counseling
School Counseling
Secondary Education
Career Options
Counseling Psychologist
Counselor Educator
Educational Statistician
Inclusion Specialist
School Counselor
Special Education Specialist
Management Careers are at the top of the ladder of success.

24. Administration and Administrative Support
Education administrator

25. High School Career Related Electives
9th – Principles of Education and Training
10th – Human Growth and Development ,or Entrepreneurship, or Child Development, or Business Information Management I
11th – Instructional Practice in Education and Training
12th – Practicum in Education and Training or Problems and Solutions
*Note - Sequence of courses in your school may be different from the recommended sequence of coursework.
These are recommended sequence of courses but _____________ (name of your school) offers _______________________.

26. On the Job Training Community Youth Services Aide Educational Aide I
Library Aide
Preschool Aide/Worker
Recreational Aide
School/Office Assistant
Summer Camp Counselor
Teachers Assistant
Discuss employment opportunities in your town or city. Remind students that many careers begin at the bottom.

27. Certificates Educational Aide I OSHA CareerSafe® Career Options:
Education never ends. Students should be aware that earning certifications will help their careers as they move up the ladder of success.

28. Associate Degrees Education Education Aide Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teaching: Specialization in EC4; ; 8-12; EC12
Career Options:
After-School Program Supervisor
Assistant Teacher
Social Services Aide
Associate Degrees are generally two year programs at a community college.

29. Bachelor Degrees Early Childhood Multidisciplinary Studies:
Specialization in Bilingual, English as a Second Language, Middle Level, or Special Education
Subject Specific Degree with Teacher Certification
Career Options:
Adult Educator
Curriculum Development Specialist
Elementary Teacher
Middle School Teacher
Secondary Teacher
Bachelor Degrees are generally four year programs that will assist the student as they continue in their careers.

30. Graduate Degrees Administration/Principal
Adult, Professional, and Community Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Administration
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education
Higher Education Research
Secondary Education
Career Options
College President, Dean
Educational Researcher
Principal/Superintendent
Supervisor and Instruction Coordinator
University Instructor or Professor
Management Careers are at the top of the ladder of success.

31. Interpersonal Skills Needed
Arithmetic and mathematics
Communication
Verbal
Nonverbal
Electronic communication
Listening and speaking
Reading and writing
The ability to communicate clearly and positively is one of the most important skills in work and life.
Verbal means using word in language and word choice.
Nonverbal means without words includes body language, facial expressions, posture, hand gestures and tone of voice.
Listening is an active process and you must pay attention when you listen to someone. Speaking occurs whenever you say something and includes the word you choose, your posture, and your tone of voice.
Reading is an important way to learn new information such as the employee handbook, guidelines, checklists, and information on a computer screen.
Writing includes using a keyboard on a computer to enter information, reports, and ordering supplies.
Basic arithmetic and mathematics needed to use a calculator and computer.
Electronic communication includes computers, cell phones, two-way radios, pagers, and hand-held computers (tablets). Wireless devices and are also necessary to fulfill many requirements.

32. Careers Education, Training and Library Occupations
Adult Literacy and High School Equivalency
Diploma Teachers
Career and Technical Education Teachers
Archivists, Curators and Museum Workers
High School Teachers
Instructional Coordinators
Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers
Librarians
Library Technicians and Assistants
Middle School Teachers
Postsecondary Teachers
Preschool Teachers
Special Education Teachers
Teacher Assistants
Occupation Group – Education, Training and Library Occupations
Occupational Outlook Handbook

33. Careers Community and Social Service Life, Physical and Social Science
School and Career Counselors
Life, Physical and Social Science
Historians
Occupation Group – Community and Social Service and Life, Physical and Social Science
Occupational Outlook Handbook

34. Careers Management Personal Care and Service
Elementary, Middle and High School Principals
Preschool and Childcare Center Directors
Personal Care and Service
Childcare Workers
Occupation Group – Community and Social Service and Life, Physical and Social Science
Occupational Outlook Handbook

35. An Introduction to Teacher Development (click on link)
Just as professionals in medicine, architecture, and law have opportunities to learn through participating in internships and learning best practices, exemplary teacher-preparation programs allow teacher candidates the time to spend in classrooms with experienced mentors.
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36. Questions?

37. References and Resources
Images:
Achieve Texas – Education and Training
Shutterstock™ images. Photos obtained with subscription. (Slides 3, 4, 5, 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 34)
Textbook:
Kauchak, D.P., & Eggen, P.D. (2011). Introduction to teaching: Becoming a professional. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
Websites:
Achieve Texas An education initiative designed to prepare students for a lifetime of success
Occupational Outlook Handbook A-Z Index

38. References and Resources
Websites:
Occupational Outlook Handbook A guide to career information about hundreds of occupations
Texas Work Prep Learning Management System._ Texas Job Hunter’s Guide Course.
Video:
An Introduction to Teacher Development Just as professionals in medicine, architecture, and law have opportunities to learn through participating in internships and learning best practices, exemplary teacher- preparation programs allow teacher candidates the time to spend in classrooms with experienced mentors.