What it pays
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Half of all Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the U.S. earn more than $79,940 a year — the middle 80% land between $49,180 and $139,340. About 47,670 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$79,940typical pay / year
47,670people in this work
$139,340+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Keeping the record1
Prepare lesson plans and materials
+Prepare next week's lesson plans for Algebra II that meet the state curriculum objectives, include…
Prepare lesson plans and materials
+Prepare next week's lesson plans for Algebra II that meet the state curriculum objectives, include differentiated activities for two students with dyscalculia, build one demonstration with step-by-step teacher notes, and assemble printable worksheets and exit tickets by Friday.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsESCOjob descriptionsO*NET
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Care1
Conduct faculty performance evaluations.
+Schedule and complete performance evaluations for three algebra teachers this month: document lesson…
Conduct faculty performance evaluations.
+Schedule and complete performance evaluations for three algebra teachers this month: document lesson observations against curriculum objectives, gather two examples of student work, write strengths and improvement goals, then send each teacher the written summary and follow-up meeting invite.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptionsO*NET
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Convincing2
Act as advisers to student organizations.
+Prepare an adviser packet for the Math Club: outline meeting agenda, risk guidelines for the upcoming puzzle…
Act as advisers to student organizations.
+Prepare an adviser packet for the Math Club: outline meeting agenda, risk guidelines for the upcoming puzzle night, a budget request of $150 for prizes, and a communications note for student officers to distribute this week.
The tools that do the workGoogle Docsjob descriptionsO*NET
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Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge
+Draft a two-page research proposal on interventions for students with math anxiety: summarise recent…
Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge
+Draft a two-page research proposal on interventions for students with math anxiety: summarise recent literature, list measurable outcomes, propose a small classroom pilot with timeline and a $500 materials budget, and prepare the proposal for submission to the faculty research committee next month.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
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Coordinate1
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
+Set up a one-hour departmental workshop next Tuesday to address assessment alignment and a joint research…
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
+Set up a one-hour departmental workshop next Tuesday to address assessment alignment and a joint research idea on spaced retrieval: circulate a short pre-read, collect two evidence-based practices to discuss, and draft a two-page action plan from the meeting.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookGoogle Docsjob descriptionsO*NET
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Move1
Participate in campus and community events.
+Coordinate participation in Saturday's community STEM fair: confirm two student volunteers, prepare a…
Participate in campus and community events.
+Coordinate participation in Saturday's community STEM fair: confirm two student volunteers, prepare a fifty-minute interactive hands-on math demo, order $40 of supplies, and draft a one-paragraph blurb for the school newsletter by Thursday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Outlookjob descriptionsO*NET
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The daily work14
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students
+Prepare next Tuesday’s 50-minute lecture on multivariable chain rule for second-year calculus, include three…
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students
+Prepare next Tuesday’s 50-minute lecture on multivariable chain rule for second-year calculus, include three worked examples, one in-class problem for students with processing delays, and crisp learning objectives; export the slides and lecture notes by Monday evening.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Wordjob descriptionsO*NET
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Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
+Set up and run a 30-minute guided discussion on existence and uniqueness for ordinary differential equations…
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
+Set up and run a 30-minute guided discussion on existence and uniqueness for ordinary differential equations this Thursday, circulate two provocative questions and one short reading beforehand, assign a student facilitator and note-taker, and collect participation notes afterward.
The tools that do the workBlackboard LearnO*NET
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Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
+Choose textbook chapters and three supplemental problem sets for my fall linear algebra course, check library…
Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
+Choose textbook chapters and three supplemental problem sets for my fall linear algebra course, check library availability and department preferred vendors, order five instructor copies and place a student adoption notice on the course page by next Wednesday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft OutlookO*NET
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Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
+Draft a 1,200-word grant proposal for the summer research stipend emphasizing my project on numerical PDE…
Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
+Draft a 1,200-word grant proposal for the summer research stipend emphasizing my project on numerical PDE solvers, include objectives, budget justification for one RA and compute time, and a two-page CV; submit to the dean’s office three days before the March deadline.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelO*NET
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Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
+Compile a focused bibliography of ten accessible articles and two textbooks on fractal geometry for optional…
Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
+Compile a focused bibliography of ten accessible articles and two textbooks on fractal geometry for optional reading, annotate each entry with why it’s useful for struggling readers, and upload the list to the course resources by Friday.
The tools that do the workGoogle DocsO*NET
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Serve on academic or administrative committees
+Prepare my materials for the departmental curriculum committee meeting: agenda, brief on proposed syllabus…
Serve on academic or administrative committees
+Prepare my materials for the departmental curriculum committee meeting: agenda, brief on proposed syllabus changes, two supporting data charts on student outcomes, and a one-paragraph argument for the changes; email them to committee members and bring ten printed copies on Monday.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Wordjob descriptions
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Monitor students' progress
+Collect each student’s recent quiz and homework scores, flag students below the class median, update the…
Monitor students' progress
+Collect each student’s recent quiz and homework scores, flag students below the class median, update the progress spreadsheet with a one-sentence barrier note for each flagged student, and generate a one-page summary for Friday staff review.
The tools that do the workMicrosoft ExcelESCO
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Learning difficulties
+List every student with persistent errors on number sense or algebra, write a brief description of the error…
Learning difficulties
+List every student with persistent errors on number sense or algebra, write a brief description of the error pattern and likely cause, propose two targeted interventions for each, and export the notes for the SENCO by Thursday afternoon.
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Curriculum objectives
+Map this term’s lessons to the required outcomes, mark which objectives remain unassessed, assign a priority…
Curriculum objectives
+Map this term’s lessons to the required outcomes, mark which objectives remain unassessed, assign a priority rating to each unassessed objective, and produce a pacing checklist for the next three weeks for department review.
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Manage student relationships
+Compile meeting notes and recent contact logs for each parent I’ve met this term, summarise concerns and…
Manage student relationships
+Compile meeting notes and recent contact logs for each parent I’ve met this term, summarise concerns and agreed actions in one paragraph per family, and create a follow-up reminder list for phone calls next week.
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Monitor developments in field of expertise
+Gather three recent research articles or curriculum updates on secondary algebra instruction, extract two…
Monitor developments in field of expertise
+Gather three recent research articles or curriculum updates on secondary algebra instruction, extract two practical changes I can trial, and draft a short reflection plan to try them in my classes over the next month.
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Demonstrate when teaching
+Build three worked examples that model the strategy, include one common error and how to fix it, sequence…
Demonstrate when teaching
+Build three worked examples that model the strategy, include one common error and how to fix it, sequence them from scaffolded to independent practice, and upload the lesson packet for Monday’s lessons.
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Liaise with educational staff
+Draft a one-page briefing for the head of SEN and the department lead explaining which Year 9 students need…
Liaise with educational staff
+Draft a one-page briefing for the head of SEN and the department lead explaining which Year 9 students need modified success criteria, the specific curriculum objectives to be adapted for next fortnight, and request a 30-minute meeting on Wednesday to agree support strategies.
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Post-secondary school procedures
+Prepare a checklist and procedure sheet for the faculty office that sets out referral steps for…
Post-secondary school procedures
+Prepare a checklist and procedure sheet for the faculty office that sets out referral steps for post-secondary course advice, required documents from students, deadlines for UCAS or apprenticeship routes, and who signs off, ready to circulate at Monday's staff briefing.
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