Both of the following general descriptions were taken from the 2006-07 edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). It is a publication distributed by the United States Department of Labor through the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Therefore, its aim is to provide a general description of the teaching profession in the U.S.

• Teachers K-12

• Special Education Teachers

* For the most current career descriptions, visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) website.

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