Career Opportunities in Education
and Related Services,
Second Edition

by Susan Echaore-McDavid

Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 081606154-8 (hard cover)
ISBN: 081606155-6 (paperback)

Publisher: Fergusonpublijhing
(an imprint of Infobase Publishing)
132 West 31st Street
New York, NY 10001
(800) 322-8755
http://www.fergpubco.com

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Career Opportunities in Education and Related Services, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide that covers the 103 occupations listed below. Up-to-date information on job duties, salaries, employment prospects, advancement prospects, and prerequisites is provided for each and every occupation. The book also includes appendixes as well as a glossary and index.

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRE-K TO 12 TEACHERS
Early Childhood Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher
Elementary School Teacher
Middle School Teacher
High School Teacher
Substitute Teacher

PRE-K TO 12 TEACHING SPECIALISTS
Music Teacher
Physical Education Teacher
Reading Specialist
Special Education Teacher
Bilingual Teacher
ESL (English as a Second Language) Teacher

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATORS
Professor
Lecturer
Community College Instructor
Vocational Instructor
Adult Education Instructor
Continuing Education Instructor
Extension Agent
Correctional Instructor

OVERSEAS TEACHERS
Overseas Teacher
Overseas EFL (English as a Foreign Language) Teacher
Peace Corps Volunteer

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS
Early Childhood Program Director
Assistant Principal
Principal
Instructional Supervisor
Program Director
Assistant Superintendent
Superintendent

HIGHER EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS
Director of Admissions
Registrar
Director of Student Activities
Athletic Director
Director of Public Safety
Dean of Students
Director of Development
Academic Dean
Provost
President

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANTS
Child Care Aide
Teacher Aide (K-12)
Career Guidance Technician
Instructional Assistant (Community College)
Research Technician

SCHOOL CLASSIFIED STAFF
School Bus Driver
School Secretary (Main Office)
School Security Professional
Cafeteria Manager
School Custodian

CLASSIFIED STAFF IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Administrative Support Professional
Security Services Professional
Cook
Building Trades Worker
Groundskeeper

SCHOOL SPECIALISTS IN STUDENT SERVICES
AND SPECIAL EDUCATION-RELATED SERVICES
School Nurse
Educational Diagnostician
School Psychologist
School Social Worker
Speech-Language Pathologist
School Occupational Therapist
Art Therapist

COUNSELORS
School Counselor
Career Counselor (College or University)
Employment Counselor
Rehabilitation Counselor

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPERS
Curriculum Specialist
Textbook Editor
Instructional Designer
Educational Software Developer

EDUCATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY SPECIALISTS
Instructional Technology Specialist (K-12 Schools)
Special Education Technology Specialist
Instructional Technology Coordinator (School-wide Level)
Instructional Technology Specialist (Higher Education)
Language Technology Specialist (Higher Education)

LIBRARIANS
Public Librarian
Children's Librarian
Library Media Specialist
Academic Librarian
Library Technician

INDEPENDENT INSTRUCTORS
Independent Instructor
Music Teacher
Dance Teacher
Riding Instructor
Flight Instructor

HEALTH EDUCATORS
Health Educator
Nutritionist
Childbirth Educator
CPR/First Aid Instructor

FITNESS, RECREATION, AND SPORTS PROFESSIONALS
Aerobics Instructor
Personal Trainer
Recreational Leader
Guide
Coach

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATORS AND ANIMAL TRAINERS
Environmental Educator (Nonschool Settings)
Park Naturalist
Humane Educator
Dog Trainer
Guide Dog Instructor
Horse Trainer

EMPLOYEE TRAINING SPECIALISTS
Training Specialist
Training Developer
Training Manager

APPENDIXES
I. Education and Training Resources
II. How to Become a Public School Teacher
III. State Teacher Licensing Agencies
IV. Professional Unions and Associations
V. Resources on the World Wide Web

GLOSSARY

BIBLIOGRAPHY

INDEX

 

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