Montana Teaching Jobs

Montana Teaching Jobs Highlights

Teachers Needed

Avg. Elementary Teacher Salary $36550
Avg. Secondary Teacher Salary $37890
Teacher Salary vs. State Average 115%
Vacation Weeks Per Year: 15
Years to Tenure: 3
Popular School District (1): Billings School District
Popular School District (2): Great Falls School District
Popular School District (3): Missoula School District
1130 Number of Teachers in Training in-state (2005-2006):
379 Number of Teachers in Training Out-of-State (2005-2006):
33.5% Percent of Licenses Prepared Out-of-State (2005-2006):
277 Number of Teachers Graduating With Masters Degrees in Education (2005-2006):
145416 Number of Students Enrolling in Public Schools:

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State Teaching Job Initiatives

The Montana Office of Public Instruction maintains JobsForTeachers.mt.gov, which posts current job openings at schools in Montana. JobsForTeachers.mt.gov allows potential teachers searching for teaching jobs in Montana to post their applications online for Montana school superintendents to view. The website also provides information on Montana Teacher Certification Requirements, loans for teachers, and housing opportunities for new teachers in Montana.

Salary & Incentives

Montana ranks 46th among states with an average public school teacher salary of $42,874. Salaries for teaching jobs in Montana vary within the state.

Professional Development

Montana has its own government agency devoted to professional development. The Professional Development Center (PDC) offers a variety of courses throughout the year.

Benefits & Retirement

Montana public school teachers are required to become members of the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), which offers benefits related to retirement, disability, and life insurance. Montana covers “core” medical, dental, and life insurance, with the option for expanded coverage.

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Tutor or Teacher - Elementary Math - WyzAnt Tutoring - Wilsall, MT

My 5th grade brother needs help with math.

Teachers, Administrators and Related Service Personnel - Teachers-Teachers - Billings, MT

in need of qualified teachers, administrators, and... not limited to: - Special Education Teachers - General Education Teachers - Speech Pathologists - School... From CareerBuilder - 04 Feb 2012 12:41:20 GMT

Otolaryngology - St. Peter's Hospital - Helena, MT

in 11 elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The student/teacher ratio is one of the lowest in the state. Sixty percent of high school... From JAMA CareerCenter - 30 Jan 2012 09:29:45 GMT

Assistant Professor of Theatre: Theatre History and Performance Studies - University of Montana - Missoula, MT

for a tenure-track position. Ideal candidate should be an outstanding teacher with current scholarly activity in theatre history, dramatic literature, and... From University of Montana - 04 Feb 2012 10:37:11 GMT

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