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Supply and Demand for Teachers

The following chart outlines the current employment and projected workforce on educator positions in the Region 7 ESC area.
 
Position Title Current Employment (2022) Job Postings (Oct 2023) Projections (2030) Current Supply (Oct. 2023)
Elementary School Teachers
(Except Special Education)
 5,840 9 5,619 88
Secondary School Teachers
(Except Special and Career/Technical Education)
 4,690 9 4,300 91
Middle School Teachers
(Except Special and Career/Technical Education)
 3,030 19 2,811 38
 
For more information, visit the Texas Labor Analysis webpage TopStatistics - Texas Labor Analysis
 
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The effect of supply and demand forces on the educator workforce in this state can be located on the Texas Labor Market Projections.
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  1. Select Texas and click Get Occupations
  2. Search "Teacher" and check the occupation you are interested in learning more about and click Get Idustries.
    • (e.g., Special Education Teacher, Secondary School)
  3. Check the Industry code and click Get Report.