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Facts about Educator Shortages

As you begin to embark on your career as a Massachusetts educator, it is important that you understand where the demands are in the current job market. Having an understanding of where the educator shortages lie will allow you to pursue the skills and training that will maximize your job opportunities.

The following is an annotated list of shortage areas that was compiled in a report by the American Association of Employment in Education on educator supply and demand in New England (2002). The entire report can be viewed on their Web site.

Fields with Considerable Shortages
Special Education (all fields)
General Science
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Bilingual Education
Principal (middle and high school)
Occupational Therapist
Computer Science Education

Fields with Some Shortages
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Foreign Language - Spanish
Earth/Physical Science
Biology
Home Economics/Consumer Science
Technology Education
Library Science/Media Technology
Superintendent
Principal (elementary)
School Nurse
Speech Pathologist
Physical Therapist
Audiologist