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High school teaching positions account for around 66,200 openings annually in the U.S. Subject-specific shortages in math, science, and special education mean some disciplines are more competitive to hire into than others, but strong candidates in any subject find positions at schools that are a genuine fit.
Subject matter expertise matters more at the high school level than in K-8, principals want to know you know your content, particularly for advanced courses. If you've taught AP or IB sections, say so clearly. If you've achieved meaningful student score improvements, put numbers on it. "AP exam pass rate improved from 61% to 84% over two years" is the kind of result that ends up in a hiring decision. Instructional skill matters equally, because knowing your subject and teaching it effectively to teenagers are different things.
Classroom management for high school students has its own nuance. Ninth graders and twelfth graders need different approaches, and administrators want to see that you understand that range. Describe how you build relationships with students navigating real outside pressures. Extracurricular advising, coaching, theater, academic clubs, is worth mentioning, particularly at schools where that involvement is expected of staff. Connect your approach to the school's student population and programming. Use Careerflow's cover letter tool to draft from your background and the job description.
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