POPULAR CAREERS

HEALTHCARE

The continued growth and success of the healthcare industry can be most attributed to the aging population and the so-called baby boomers.
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TECHNOLOGY

The field of technology will be further impelled by innovations and opportunities will overflow as we become an information-rich society.
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BUSINESS

Even with a tough economy, some business careers managed to grow and are still growing. Business careers, especially in financial services, like accounting and actuary continue to offer solid opportunities.
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SOCIAL SERVICE

If your goal is to make a difference and help make this world a better place while earning a decent salary, a career in social service will be right for you.
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VOCATIONAL

Many people have proven that finding and building a recession-proof career is not only for those who are able to acquire a Bachelor's or Master's degree or the highest level of education.
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Special Education Teacher

Special education teachers work with children and youths who have mild or severe mental, emotional and physical disabilities by educating them and teaching basic life skills. One of the most important roles of a special education teacher is the critical part of identifying if a child has special needs at the earliest stage since early intervention is needed to educate children with disabilities. Different techniques are developed and used depending on student's needs to promote learning. The methods of teaching can be problem-solving assignments, intensive individualized instruction and small-group work. Specialized equipments like computers with synthesized speech, audiotapes and interactive educational software programs are also used. Special education can be an extra-ordinarily rewarding careers for someone who has a love of children and commitment to helping them fulfill their potentials as well as a great deal of patience since this work can be emotionally and physically draining.

To work as a special education teacher, a combination of both academic training and licensure are required. A Bachelor's degree is required in all States as well as the completion of an approved teacher preparation program accumulating a specified amount of educational credits and supervised teaching hours. In some States, a Master's degree is required with at least 1 year of additional coursework, including a specialization.

Since many school districts are complaining about having difficulty in finding qualified special education teachers, this career is always in demand and employment will continue to increase. In fact, a 17 percent rise in special education teachers is expected through 2018. The average annual earnings for this career range from $38,000 to $61,000.

Other top Social Service Careers:

Medical and Public Health Social Worker

A career in social work is incredibly rewarding because they help in improving the lives of others. These professionals offer psychosocial support to families and individuals and help them cope with the emotional strain and practical challenges of an illness by providing advice and counseling to patients and family caregivers.
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Marriage and Family Therapist

Marriage and family therapists are relationship specialists who diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders within the context of a marriage and family. These professionals treat persons involved in interpersonal relationships and are trained in divorce or separation, child and premarital counseling.
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Education Administrator

Education administrators are responsible for setting educationalgoals and making sure that those are goals met by establishing policies and procedures. These professionals manage the day-to-day activities in schools, colleges, day cares centers and universities.
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Firefighter

Oftentimes referred to as "heroes", firefighters risk their own lives to save others. They also respond to other emergencies like car accidents or medical emergencies.
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