What Can I Do With a Degree in Adolescent Education?
- 7th to 12th grade adolescent/special education teacher
- Community Orgs.: Red Cross, YMCA etc.
- Bookstore owner
- Children’s book author
- Textbook editor
- Adult literary educator
- Private school teacher
- Adoption counselor
- Camp counselor
- Special education teacher
- Human service agency educator
- Post secondary educational professor
Required Skills
- Strong verbal, written & communication skills
- Enthusiasm & energy
- Ability to work with diverse personalities
- Program planning
- Organizational abilities
- Record-keeping skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Motivational skills
- Creativity
- Problem solving
- Decision making skills
- Research skills
Average Annual Salary
$35,930
(National Association of Colleges and Employers, Salary Survey: 2006-2007)
Sources of Information
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Special Education Teachers – Occupational Outlook Handbook
Teachers-Middle and Secondary – Occupational Outlook Handbook
Teachers and Adult Literacy and Remedial and Self-Enrichment Education – Occupational Outlook Handbook
National Educator’s Association Tomorrow’s Teachers
Education Associations
National Education Association
American Federation of Teachers
University of the State of New York State Education Dept.
New York State Associations
NYS Education Department Office for Teaching Initiatives
NYS Office for Teaching initiatives
NYS School Counselor Association
New York State Teacher Centers
New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)
Education Job Web Sites
Openings in different certification areas
National Clearinghouse for Professions in Special Education
Teaching Jobs
Teachers-net Job Center
K-12 Jobs.com
ABC Teaching Jobs
Teachers-Teachers.com
TeachNYC
Private School Jobs
Certification and Licensing Information
Information about Licensing and certification for teachers