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Federal Occupation Description

This series includes positions that require applying full professional knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of education and training to instructional and educational administration work in education programs operated by Federal agencies. Some positions also require specialized knowledge of one or more subjects in which the instruction is given.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the EDUCATION GROUP, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

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Adolescence and Young Adulthood/English Language Arts Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Mathematics Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Science Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Social Studies-History Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Art Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards someSome    
Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/English as a New Language Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Early Adolescence/English Language Arts Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Early Adolescence/Mathematics Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Early Adolescence/Science Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Early Adolescence/Social Studies-History Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Early and Middle Childhood/English as a New Language Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards someSome    
Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/Exceptional Needs Specialist Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards someSome    
Early Childhood/Generalist Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Middle Childhood/Generalist Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood/Career and Technical Education Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Early and Middle Childhood/Art Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Health Education Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards someSome    
Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/Library Media Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards someSome    
Early and Middle Childhood/Literacy: Reading-Language Arts Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Early and Middle Childhood/Music Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards someSome    
Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Music Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Early and Middle Childhood/Physical Education Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Physical Education Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    
Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/School Counseling Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards someSome    
Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/World Languages Is Not In Demand National Board for Professional Teaching Standards mostMost    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 1710 - Education and Vocational Training. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

Civilian Job Duties Matched Bright Outlook Registered Apprenticeship Local Salary Info
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Coaches and Scouts someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education mostMost Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Special Education Teachers, Middle School someSome     find local salaryfind local salary
Special Education Teachers, Preschool someSome Bright OutlookBright Outlook    find local salaryfind local salary
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary mostMost     find local salaryfind local salary
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Click here to go to Adolescence and Young Adulthood/English Language Arts COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Adolescence and Young Adulthood/English Language Arts certification is appropriate for teachers who teach students ages 14-18+ and who know the full range of the school language arts curriculum, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Mathematics COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Mathematics certification is appropriate for teachers who teach students ages 14-18+ and who know the full range of the school mathematics curriculum: numbers and operations, algebra and functions; geometry; discrete mathematics; trigonometry; data analysis and statistics; and calculus. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Science COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Science certification is appropriate for teachers who teach students ages 14-18+ and who know the full range of the school science curriculum: physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences. This certification includes the following paths: biology, chemistry, earth/space, and physics. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Social Studies-History COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Adolescence and Young Adulthood/Social Studies-History certification is appropriate for teachers who teach students ages 14-18+ and who know the full range of the school social studies-history curriculum: United States History, World History, Economics, Political Science, and Geography. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Art COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Art certification is appropriate for teachers who teach visual arts to students ages 11-18+ and know the making and content of the visual arts. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/English as a New Language COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/English as a New Language certification is appropriate for teachers who teach linguistically and culturally diverse learners ages 11-18+ and who know the range of the early adolescence through young adulthood curriculum. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early Adolescence/English Language Arts COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early Adolescence/English Language Arts certification is appropriate for teachers who teach students ages 11-15 and who know the full range of the school language arts curriculum, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early Adolescence/Mathematics COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early Adolescence/Mathematics certification is appropriate for teachers who teach students ages 11-15 and who know the full range of the school mathematics curriculum: numbers and operations; algebra and functions; geometry; discrete mathematics; trigonometry; data analysis and statistics; and calculus as described in the Mathematics Standards. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early Adolescence/Science COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early Adolescence/Science certification is appropriate for teachers who teach students ages 11-15 and who know the full range of the school science curriculum: physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early Adolescence/Social Studies-History COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early Adolescence/Social Studies-History certification is appropriate for teachers who teach students ages 11-15 and who know the full range of the school social studies-history curriculum: United States History, World History, Economics, Political Science, and Geography. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early and Middle Childhood/English as a New Language COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early and Middle Childhood/English as a New Language certification is appropriate for teachers who teach linguistically and culturally diverse learners ages 3-12 and who know the range of the early and middle childhood curriculum. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/Exceptional Needs Specialist COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/Exceptional Needs Specialist certification is appropriate for teachers who teach students ages birth through 21+ years with exceptional needs, and who know the philosophical, historical, and legal foundations of exceptional needs education. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early Childhood/Generalist COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early Childhood/Generalist certification is appropriate for teachers of students ages 3-8 who engage their students in all subject areas addressed in the Early Childhood Generalist Standards. Regardless of assignment, all Generalists practice in a manner designed to advance student learning in two or more subjects. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Middle Childhood/Generalist COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Middle Childhood/Generalist certification is appropriate for teachers who teach students ages 7-12 and who know the range of the middle grades curriculum: language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and history, the arts, and health. Regardless of assignment, all Generalists practice in a manner designed to advance student learning in two or more subjects. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood/Career and Technical Education COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early Adolescence through Adulthood/Career and Technical Education certification is appropriate for teachers who teach career and technical information subjects to students ages 11-18+ and who know industry-specific subject matter. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution if required for state licensure, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early and Middle Childhood/Art COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early and Middle Childhood/Art certification is appropriate for teachers who know the making and content of the visual arts and who teach visual arts to student ages 3-12. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Health Education COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Health Education certification is appropriate for teachers of students ages 11-18+. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has developed 11 Standards of accomplished practice for health education teachers. They each describe an important facet of accomplished teaching; they often occur concurrently because of the seamless quality of teaching. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/Library Media COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/Library Media certification is appropriate for Library Media specialists who teach students ages 3-18+ and who know the range of information literacy, instructional collaboration, and the integration of technology. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early and Middle Childhood/Literacy: Reading-Language Arts COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early and Middle Childhood/Literacy: Reading-Language Arts certification is appropriate for teachers who teach students ages 3-12 and who know the range of the Literacy: Reading-Language Arts curriculum: reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early and Middle Childhood/Music COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early and Middle Childhood/Music certification is appropriate for teachers who teach music to students ages 3-12, who know the full range of the school music curriculum, and who have highly specialized knowledge in choral, instrumental, or general music. This certification includes the following paths: band, orchestra, and vocal. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Music COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Music certification is appropriate for teachers who teach music to students ages 11-18+, who know the full range of the school music curriculum, and who have highly specialized knowledge in choral, instrumental, or general music. This certification includes the following paths: band, orchestra, and vocal. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early and Middle Childhood/Physical Education COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early and Middle Childhood/Physical Education certification is appropriate for teachers of students ages 3-12 who teach physical education programs. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Physical Education COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/Physical Education certification is appropriate for teachers of students ages 11-18+, who teach physical education programs. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/School Counseling COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/School Counseling certification is appropriate for counselors who work with students in grades preK-12 (ages 3-18+) in educational settings. These school counselors may work with individuals, small groups, a whole class, or the entire school to advance student learning academically, emotionally, and socially, and in the area of career development. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of experience as a school counselor at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state school counseling license. Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

Click here to go to Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/World Languages COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood/World Languages certification is appropriate for teachers who teach Spanish or French to students ages 11-18+ and whose functional ability in the language they teach is at an advanced level. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, have a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school level, and where it is required, hold a state teaching license. In addition to the National Board candidate eligibility prerequisites, World Languages candidates must meet the National Board World Languages Standards for language proficiency by providing official American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) certified ratings of Advanced Low or higher from two ACTFL assessments: the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and the Writing Proficiency Test (WPT). Candidates must pass a computer-based assessment and submit three portfolio entries.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

Reimbursement for exam fees has been approved for payment through the GI Bill. Click for external link to GI Bill licensing and certification information.

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
Registered Apprenticeship
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