The job market for teachers

What states will need the most teachers?

According to the 2006-2007 Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Fast-growing States in the West—particularly California, Idaho, Hawaii, Alaska, Utah, and New Mexico—will experience the largest enrollment increases. Enrollments in the South will increase at a more modest rate than in recent years, while those in the Northeast and Midwest are expected to hold relatively steady or decline. Teachers who are geographically mobile and who obtain licensure in more than one subject should have a distinct advantage in finding a job.”

SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Teachers—Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary (visited March 26, 2007).

Teacher shortage areas

Teacher shortage areas in Minnesota include special education (all areas), world languages, math, physical sciences, art, and music.

Nationally, areas with considerable shortage include multicategorical, mathematics education, bilingual education, severe/profound disabilities, emotional/behavior disorders, mild/moderate disabilities, physics and chemistry.

SOURCE: Teacher Supply and Demand by Field and Region. (2007). AAEE Job Search Handbook. 8-10.