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How much does a Public School Teacher make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Public School Teacher in the United States is $29 as of October 29, 2021, but the range typically falls between $25 and $33. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential

Public School Teacher Salaries by Percentile

Percentile	Hourly Pay Rate	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile Public School Teacher Salary	$22	US	October 29, 2021
25th Percentile Public School Teacher Salary	$25	US	October 29, 2021
50th Percentile Public School Teacher Salary	$29	US	October 29, 2021
75th Percentile Public School Teacher Salary	$33	US	October 29, 2021
90th Percentile Public School Teacher Salary	$37	US	October 29, 2021

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Job Description for Public School Teacher

Public School Teacher prepares lesson plans and instructs students in an assigned school. Develops and implements grade appropriate course work to meet the academic of children in a K-12 classroom setting. Being a Public School Teacher evaluates and monitors student's performance. Assesses and documents students' progress. Additionally, Public School Teacher participates in development and implementation of Individual Education Plans for specific students. May participate in implementing special programs for students. May supervise teaching assistants. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to the principal. May require certification. The Public School Teacher gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Public School Teacher typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Fiscal Year Ended in 2020

What does a Public School Teacher do?

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Develop lesson plans and instructional materials and provide individualized and small group instruction as necessary to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil based on OAS computer science standards.

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Monitor appropriate student use of technology and put in place procedures to assure the protection of district technology equipment.

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Evaluate student academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records and monitoring progress.

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Public School Teacher Pay Difference by Location

City, State	Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA	Compared to national average + 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC	Compared to national average + 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL	Compared to national average -2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL	Compared to national average + 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA	Compared to national average + 12.7%
City, State New York, NY	Compared to national average + 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX	Compared to national average -0.7%

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