Apply for Education Jobs in Washington DC

We've complied information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to help you get a better idea of employment in Education in Washington DC.

Teachers-Special Education

• All States require teachers to be licensed; traditional licensing requires the completion of a special education teacher training program and at least a bachelor's degree, though many States require a master's degree.

• Many States offer alternative licensure programs to attract college graduates who do not have training in education.

• Excellent job prospects are expected due to rising enrollments of special education students and reported shortages of qualified teachers.

Teacher Assistants

• Almost 4 in 10 teacher assistants work part time.

• Educational requirements range from a high school diploma to some college training.

• Favorable job prospects are expected.

• Opportunities should be best for those with at least 2 years of formal postsecondary education, those with experience in helping special education students, or those who can speak a foreign language.

Librarians

• Librarians use the latest information technology to perform research, classify materials, and help students and library patrons seek information.

• A master's degree in library science is the main qualification for most librarian positions, although school librarians often need experience as teachers to meet State licensing requirements.

• Despite slower-than-average projected employment growth, job opportunities are still expected to be favorable because a large number of librarians are expected to retire in the coming decade.