This book describes careers that range from working with very young children to positions in traditional K-12 schools to educating adults in organizational settings. It discusses careers suitable for those who enjoy working with people as well as careers for individuals who are more comfortable with information or ideas.

Table of Contents

• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• I INTRODUCTION TO A CAREER IN EDUCATION
• 1 What Is a Career in Education?
• 2 Linking Talents and Passions to Careers in Education
• II CAREERS IN SCHOOLS: SERVING ALL STUDENTS
• 3 Careers Working in Early Childhood Education
• 1. Preschool Teacher
• 2. Head Start Teacher
• 3. Early Childhood Classroom Consultant
• Educator Profile: Kerry Frawley
• 4. Home Visitor
• 5. Parent Educator
• 4 Careers Working in K–12 Schools
• 6. Kindergarten Teacher
• 7 Second-Grade Teacher
• Educator Profile: Erin DiPerna
• 8 Fifth-Grade Teacher
• 9 Elementary School Counselor
• 10 Elementary School Library Media Assistant
• Educator Profile: Cindy Clement
• 11 Middle School Math Teacher
• 12 Middle School Science Teacher
• 13 Middle School Language Arts Teacher
• 14 Middle School Foreign Language Teacher
• Educator Profile: Karen Wallace
• 15 Middle School Technology Teacher
• 16 Advanced Placement Calculus Teacher
• 17 Economics Teacher
• 18 High School Art Teacher
• Educator Profile: Derek J. Carlson
• 19 High School Physics Teacher
• 20 High School Physical Education Teacher
• 21 High School Psychology Teacher
• 22 Advanced Placement English Literature Teacher
• Educator Profile: Marianne Forman
• 23 High School Performing Arts Director
• 24 High School Band/Orchestra Director
• 5 Careers Working in Postsecondary Education
• 25 Teaching Assistant, College of Education
• Educator Profile: Erin Seif
• 26 Graduate Assistant, College of Education
• 27 Lecturer
• 28 Technical College Instructor
• 29 Adjunct Professor
• Educator Profile: My Lien
• 30 Tenure-Track Professor
• 31 Career Counselor
• 32 University Librarian
• Educator Profile: Julie Fricke
• 6 Part-Time Careers in Education
• 33 Substitute Teacher
• 34 High School Coach
• Educator Profile: Mike Van Antwerp
• 35 Activities Director
• 36 Student Council Advisor
• 37 Grant Writer
• 38 Tutor
• III CAREERS IN SCHOOLS: SERVING SPECIAL POPULATIONS
• 7 Careers Working With Students With Special Needs
• 39 Early Intervention Specialist
• 40 Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
• 41 Paraprofessional—Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Educator Profile: Michelle Carlson
• 42 Reading Specialist
• 43 Special Education Teacher—Autism Spectrum Disorder
• 44. Special Education Teacher—High-Incidence Disabilities: Resource/Inclusion 

• 45 Special Education Teacher—Low-Incidence Disabilities
• 46 Special Education Teacher—Emotional Impairment
• Educator Profile: Sheila Nash
• 47 Adapted Physical Education Teacher
• 48 Music/Art Therapist
• 49 Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired
• 50 English as a Second Language Teacher
• Educator Profile: Mary Lou Turnbull
• 51 Bilingual Teacher
• 52 Overseas English Teacher
• 8 Careers Working Within Systems of Care for Students With Disabilities
• 53 Occupational/Physical Therapist
• 54 Response-to-Intervention Coordinator
• 55 School Psychologist
• Educator Profile: John S. Carlson
• 56 School Social Worker
• 57 Speech and Language Pathologist
• 58 Gifted and Talented Coordinator
• 59 Educational Diagnostician
• IV CAREERS IN SCHOOLS: SERVING GROUPS AND SYSTEMS
• 9 Careers Working in Educational Administration and Leadership
• 60 Preschool Director
• 61 Mental Health Coordinator
• Educator Profile: Marta Kermiet
• 62 Head Start Health Manager
• 63 Day-Care Owner
• 64 School Principal
• 65 After-School Coordinator
• 66 Superintendent of Schools
• Educator Profile: Richard L. Carlson
• 67 Director of Special Services
• 68 Director of Curriculum/Instructional Services
• 69 College/University Dean
• 70 Writing Center Director
• 71 Director of Admissions
• 72 University Athletic Director
• Educator Profile: Don Maslinski
• 73 Office of Student Disabilities—Student Support Provider
• 74 Study-Abroad Coordinator
• 75 Career Counselor
• V CAREERS IN EDUCATION: NONTRADITIONAL POSITIONS
• 10 Education-Related Careers in Community, Industry, and Government Settings
• 76 Religious Education Teacher
• 77 Summer Camp Counselor
• 78 Camp Director
• Educator Profile: Kathy Jurichko
• 79 Prison Educator
• 80 Adult Educator
• 81 Health Educator
• 82 Educational Consultant/Professional Coach
• Educator Profile: Regina Carey
• 83 Test Publisher
• 84 Corporate Trainer
• 85 Test Preparation Center Director
• 86 Book Editor
• 87 Historian
• Educator Profile: Chad Carlson
• 88 Archivist
• 89 Science Museum Educator
• 90 Art Museum Education Director
• 91 National Parks Guide/Interpreter
• 92 Human Resource Manager
• Educator Profile: Shelly Carlson
• 11 Careers Pertaining to Web-Based Learning and Educational Technology
• 93 Online Learning (High School Teacher)
• 94 School Technology Specialist
• 95 Chief Technology and Information Officer
• Educator Profile: Diane Doersch
• 96 Web Designer
• 97 Instructional Designer
• 98 Online Degree Coordinator (University)
• 99 Multimedia Coordinator
• 100 E-Learning Developer
• 101 Educational Design Studio Director
• Educator Profile: John Bell
• VI THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION
• 12 Professional Development and Career Growth
• 13 The Job-Search Process: Resources and Approaches