Angela+Harmony

> always. > Other skills that are helpful are: > 1. [|Computer] skills > 2. Scuba certification > 3. Marine mechanical skills > 4. Boat-handling experience > 5. Public speaking > 6. Writing skills > 7. Experience using marine sampling tools || * estimate the numbers of marine organisms and analyse their population features [|qualification info] [|Career Services] [|career salary] [|Ocean careers] [|Qualifications] || [|enviroeducation] || schedule and conduct meetings at least once a year, assess student abilities, keep perfect paperwork, make frequent parent contacts, teach students to self-advocate, teach students about the laws that protect them, and make sure they are ready to transition to work or more education when they leave high school.
 * ====**Job Title**==== || ====**Qualifications**==== || ====**Duties/Responsibilities**==== || ====**Salary**==== || ====**Job Outlook**==== || ====**Sources**==== ||
 * Marine Biologist || * Must be good at science and mathematics.
 * Need at least a B.A. degree in social science biology.
 * Usually people get degrees in biology and specialize in marine biology. Most likely a PhD is required but not
 * observe the structure of communities of marine organisms and work out the factors influencing this structure
 * assess and advise on introduced species - causes, effects, prevention and control
 * provide advice to managers, politicians, primary producers, health care workers and the general public
 * write scientific reports on research and investigations, and more general information for scientific, managerial, political and general audiences
 * provide research training for students and staff seeking entry to this field.
 * use numerical and statistical skills to design laboratory and field experiments
 * develop long-term programs for monitoring environmental pollution
 * provide information and recommendations for the development of marine conservation and harvesting policies, including aquaculture || **Median Salary:** $50,000 per year || ==== Chances of getting a job as a marine biologist are good, particularly if you have specialist knowledge of areas in demand, such as toxicology. Rise in government funding contributes to job growth: Increased government funding for marine biological and environmental research has created more work for marine biologists. The number of marine biologists has risen steadily from 112 in 2006 to an estimated 132 in 2009. Marine biologist positions are still being created to cope with an increasing number of research projects, so demand for people in the role is strong. ==== || [|Sea Grant Marine Careers]
 * Environmental Educator || Degree programs are often comprised of health and physical education, environmental science, management and psychology. Students gain a solid background in ecology, environmental science, natural history and recreational resource management. However, there are also certification programs for outdoor guides and professionals, and many must be renewed every so often through continuing education. || The objective of outdoor/experiential education is to develop skills in leadership and management, risk management, program design, educational philosophy, personal growth, communication, wilderness skills. Coursework may includes rock-climbing, watercraft skills, skiing, map and compass navigation, backpacking and camping in all seasons, and ropes-course management. More importantly, students learn to lead, teach, and facilitate these activities, while modeling and inspiring sustainable environmental practices. || //They make on average $37-$53 thousand a year.// || //The career outlook for an environmental educator is good to excellent// || [|green careers]
 * Special Education || * Special education teachers must be organized, patient, able to motivate students, understanding of their students' special needs, and accepting of differences in others.
 * All States require teachers to be licensed; traditional licensing requires the completion of a special education teacher training program and at least a bachelor's degree, although some States require a master's degree.
 * Many States offer alternative licensure programs to attract college graduates who do not have training in education.
 * Excellent job prospects are expected due to rising enrollments of special education students and reported shortages of qualified teachers. || It depends upon the teaching assignment

Special [|education] resource teachers help provide schools an opportunity to meet the needs of students with special needs while maintaining a traditional classroom atmosphere. Their duties allow all students an opportunity to interact and learn together for as much of the day as is possible. || on average about $43,000 a year || Employment change. The number of special education teachers is expected to increase by 17 percent from 2008 to 2018, which is faster than the average for all occupations. Although student enrollments in general are expected to grow more slowly than in the past, continued increases in the number of special education students needing services will generate a greater need for special education teachers. || [|qualifications] [|duties] [|duties and requirements] [|salary] [|job outlook] ||