Evaluate progress of students and discuss results with parents and school officials Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops May advise students on course selection and on vocational and personal matters. Employment Requirements Teachers of academic subjects require a bachelor's degree in education which is often preceded by a bachelor's degree in the arts or sciences. Teachers of vocational or technical subjects, require a bachelor's of education which is usually preceded by several years training or experience in the subject.
Department heads require several years of teaching experience.
To specialize in special education or English or French as a second language, additional training is required. A provincial teaching certificate is required. Basic Information Nature of Work Secondary School Teachers prepare and teach academic, technical, vocational or specialized subjects at public and private secondary schools. Secondary school teachers who are heads of departments and high school librarians are included in this group. If less than 5 the number is not displayed.