Even though elementary school teachers generally do not specialize (as they do in high school) in one subject, they can have training/education in specialized areas such as ESL, Special Education, education technology, and mathematics. Specialization can often mean higher salaries, bigger opportunities for advancement or playing more meaningful roles (i.e., becoming mentors for other teacher),...

What does an elementary school principal do? Elementary school principals are the ‘lead teachers’ for the faculty and other members of the school staff. According the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), duties of principals at all school levels include: manage other teachers and staff, set academic performance goals and standards for students, monitor and evaluate their teachers’...