Languages & Learning Resources

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Explore and learn new languages and their cultures. The Languages Department offers courses that enable students to engage in interpersonal communication in American Sign Language (ASL), Chinese, French, Japanese or Spanish. Students will gain cultural insight and a global perspective in addition to the opportunity to attend cultural events and participate in club events and conversational practice.

The ESL/AESL program supports non-native English speakers with English language course work to help them succeed in college, at their jobs, and in the community. In the Adult ESL (AESL), students earn Certificates of Competency by completing a course sequence at the beginning, intermediate, or advanced level.

IVC students taking a language or an ESL/AESL class may seek specialized assistance at the English Language Center, Student Success Center, Writing Center, and the library. Eligibility for service is based on current course enrollment.

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Kindergarten Teachers

Median Salary

$83,857

Job Growth

+2%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
86%

Master's Degree
14%

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Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.

New workers start around $54,416. Normal pay is $83,857 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $119,651.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
86%

Master's Degree
14%

Core Tasks

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Prepare children for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
Demonstrate activities to children.
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of kindergarten programs.
Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate children's progress.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Organize and label materials and display children's work in a manner appropriate for their sizes and perceptual skills.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine children's developmental levels and needs.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

Median Salary

$83,857

Job Growth

+2%

Elementary School Teachers

Median Salary

$91,691

Job Growth

-6%

Education

Some College
1%

Bachelor's Degree
84%

Master's Degree
13%

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Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.

New workers start around $56,646. Normal pay is $91,691 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $126,371.

Education

Some College
1%

Bachelor's Degree
84%

Master's Degree
13%

Core Tasks

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Read books to entire classes or small groups.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
Organize and label materials and display students' work.
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Median Salary

$91,691

Job Growth

-6%

Middle School Teachers

Median Salary

$90,312

Job Growth

-1%

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
2%

Associate's Degree
6%

Bachelor's Degree
77%

Master's Degree
15%

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Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

New workers start around $58,072. Normal pay is $90,312 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $114,269.

Education

H.S. Diploma or Less
2%

Associate's Degree
6%

Bachelor's Degree
77%

Master's Degree
15%

Core Tasks

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Assign lessons and correct homework.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
Organize and label materials and display students' work.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.
Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Median Salary

$90,312

Job Growth

-1%

Secondary School Teachers

Median Salary

$88,276

Job Growth

-11%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
67%

Master's Degree
28%

Doctoral or More
4%

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Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

New workers start around $58,638. Normal pay is $88,276 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $116,604.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
67%

Master's Degree
28%

Doctoral or More
4%

Core Tasks

Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Instruct and monitor students in the use of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need.

Median Salary

$88,276

Job Growth

-11%

Special Education Preschool Teachers

Median Salary

$47,097

Job Growth

+45%

Education

Some College
1%

Associate's Degree
3%

Bachelor's Degree
63%

Master's Degree
32%

View Career

Teach academic, social, and life skills to preschool-aged students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

New workers start around $31,980. Normal pay is $47,097 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $115,570.

Education

Some College
1%

Associate's Degree
3%

Bachelor's Degree
63%

Master's Degree
32%

Core Tasks

Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.
Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills, to preschool students with special needs.
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual education plans (IEPs).
Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, or self-advocacy.
Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, or changing their diapers.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Administer tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, or potential.
Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.
Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.
Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.
Encourage students to explore learning opportunities or persevere with challenging tasks to prepare them for later grades.
Establish and communicate clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to students, parents, or guardians.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.
Meet with parents or guardians to discuss their children's progress, advise them on using community resources, or teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.
Modify the general preschool curriculum for special-needs students.
Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development.
Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
Arrange indoor or outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, or safety.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills.
Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats, using computers, television, audio-visual aids, or other equipment, materials, or technologies.
Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise preschool programs.
Plan and supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, or demonstrations.
Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers.
Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies.

Median Salary

$47,097

Job Growth

+45%

Kindergarten Special Education Teachers

Median Salary

$77,880

Job Growth

-2%

Education

Bachelor's Degree
66%

Master's Degree
28%

Doctoral or More
5%

View Career

Teach academic, social, and life skills to kindergarten students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

New workers start around $42,225. Normal pay is $77,880 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to $120,000.

Education

Bachelor's Degree
66%

Master's Degree
28%

Doctoral or More
5%

Core Tasks

Administer standardized ability and achievement tests to kindergarten students with special needs.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, or teacher training workshops to maintain or improve professional competence.
Collaborate with other teachers or administrators to develop, evaluate, or revise kindergarten programs.
Confer with other staff members to plan, schedule, or conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development.
Confer with parents, guardians, teachers, counselors, or administrators to resolve students' behavioral or academic problems.
Control the inventory or distribution of classroom equipment, materials, or supplies.
Develop or implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of disabilities.
Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment or materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Instruct special needs students in academic subjects, using a variety of techniques, such as phonetics, multisensory learning, or repetition to reinforce learning and meet students' varying needs.
Interpret or transcribe classroom materials into Braille or sign language.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, or administrative regulations.
Meet with parents or guardians to discuss their children's progress, advise them on using community resources, or teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.
Modify the general kindergarten education curriculum for special-needs students.
Monitor teachers or teacher assistants to ensure adherence to special education program requirements.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Organize and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their perceptual skills.
Organize and supervise games or other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, or social development.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall or cafeteria monitoring, or bus loading or unloading.
Plan or supervise experiential learning activities, such as class projects, field trips, demonstrations, or visits by guest speakers.
Prepare assignments for teacher assistants or volunteers.
Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.
Prepare objectives, outlines, or other materials for courses of study following curriculum guidelines or school or state requirements.
Prepare, administer, or grade assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Present information in audio-visual or interactive formats, using computers, televisions, audio-visual aids, or other equipment, materials, or technologies.
Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, or assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.
Visit schools to tutor students with sensory impairments or to consult with teachers regarding students' special needs.

Median Salary

$77,880

Job Growth

-2%

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