1. High School English Teacher
Mrs. Emily Klosterman

2. Why become a teacher???

3. My Answer to “Why?” An Inspired Calling
Teaching any grade level or subject area is an inspired calling.
Inspiration
Call to Action

4. Every Teacher Must Choose
Grade Level
Pre-K
K-3
4-9
9-12
Note: K-8 and 7-12 used to be the grade level choices.
Ohio Department of Education

5. Every Teacher Must Choose
Subject Area
Core subjects:
English Language Arts
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Specialized subjects:
Music, Art, Foreign Language, Physical Education
Vocational Agriculture and Family and Consumer Science
Business, Accounting, and Financial Literacy
Computers and Technology
Other Vocational Specialties (e.g.: Apollo)
Library and Media Specialist and Intervention Specialist

6. Educational Requirements
High School Diploma
Bachelor’s Degree in Education
B.A. or B.S. from an accredited college or university
Student teaching and field experience
Resident educator program (4-year program once employed)
Master’s Degree in Education
Most teachers choose to earn an advanced degree
Continuing Education
Follow a process to earn a professional license
Re-license every 5 years after earning a professional license
Ohio Department of Education
To be a teacher is to be a lifelong learner.

7. Job Duties and Responsibilities: A Basic Job Description
According to Ohio Means Jobs, Secondary School Teachers:
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Assign and assess class work and homework.
Observe and evaluate students' academic performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Prepare students for the future by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

8. Job Duties and Responsibilities: A Basic Job Description, continued
According to Ohio Means Jobs, Secondary School Teachers:
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to discuss students’ needs and progress and to resolve problems.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school curricular programs.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as requested or required.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Administer standardized tests and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need.

9. Knowledge Necessary (according to Ohio Means Jobs)
Knowledge of the following:
curriculum and training design,
teaching and instruction for individuals and groups,
the structure and content of the English language,
human behavior and performance,
individual differences in ability, personality, and interests,
learning and motivation,
psychological research methods, &
the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

10. Abilities and Personality Necessary (according to Ohio Means Jobs)
Ability to do the following:
listen to and understand information and ideas via speech and writing
communicate information and ideas so others will understand
apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense (deductive reasoning)
Personality: Social and Helpful
Teaching jobs require:
Integrity, Leadership, Dependability, Stress Tolerance, Self-Control, and Adaptability/Flexibility

11. Job Outlook and Salary Ranges for Secondary School Teachers in Ohio (according to Ohio Means Jobs)
Job Outlook in Ohio
Currently Employed:
39,400
Yearly Projected Openings:
1,320
Average Salary Ranges in Ohio
Top 10% in Ohio:
$84,550
Median in Ohio:
$59,230
Bottom 10% in Ohio:
$37,690

12. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs: Why Teaching is Challenging
Physiological, security, social, and esteem needs MUST be met prior to any self-actualizing needs that lead to both self-awareness and personal growth.

13. What do teachers, educators, and support professionals Pre-K through 12th grade do?
Lily Eskelsen Garcia, 2015 President of the National Education Association, explains in the following video (from Campaign for America’s Future and posted to YouTube) what teachers do all day.
Teaching truly is a calling, and it is both challenging and rewarding.
Anyone who has never been a teacher cannot fully comprehend what teaching actually entails.
Mrs. Garcia sums it up pretty well!

14. Advice to potential future teachers:
Have an open mind & an open heart
Practice stress management
Pick your battles
Develop classroom management
Convey clear objectives and goals
Have a passion for the outcome
Keep faith in self and others
Be a lifelong learner
Balance work and home life