The job market for teachers

What states will need the most teachers?

According to the 2008-2009 Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Fast-growing States in the South and West—led by Nevada, Arizona, Texas, and Georgia—will experience the largest enrollment increases. Enrollments in the Midwest are expected to hold relatively steady, while those in the Northeast are expected to 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, 2008-2009 Edition, Teachers-Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary (visited June 19, 2009).

Teacher shortage areas

Teacher shortage areas in Minnesota include agriculture, bilingual education, computer science education, English language learners, family and consumer sciences, world languages (Japanese & Spanish), mathematics, reading, biology, chemistry, earth/physical, physics, general science, special education (all areas), and technology education.

Nationally, areas with considerable shortage include bilingual education, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and special education (all areas).

SOURCE: Teacher Supply and Demand by Field and Region. (2009). AAEE Job Search Handbook. 11-13.