The Texas Education Agency (TEA) estimates that in the next decade Texas will continue to experience high demand for certified schoolteachers to fill positions across the state, with the need particularly great in certain subjects.

According to TEA, for the 2025-26 school year the official teacher shortage content areas and disciplines in Texas include:

• Bilingual/English as a Second Language (elementary and secondary)
• Career and Technical Education (secondary level only)
• Computer Science/Technology Applications (elementary and secondary)
• English Language Arts and Reading (secondary level only)
• Mathematics (secondary level only)
• Special Education (elementary and secondary)

The approved shortage areas help administrators support the recruitment and retention of qualified teachers.

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) projects an 11.4% growth in the Education Services sector from 2022 to 2032, driven by rising demand for teaching professionals, especially in elementary and secondary schools. The Elementary School Teacher role is expected to see the highest job growth, with a projected addition of 17,013 positions by 2032. Secondary School Teachers and Career/Technical Education Teachers are also anticipated to experience significant increases in employment, reflecting the expanding need for qualified educators across various grade levels. This surge in job opportunities underscores the growing importance of education in Texas and the state's investment in expanding its teaching workforce. (The Labor Market and Career Information Department, Texas Workforce Commission. 2025. Report on Texas growth occupations - 2025)

*Texas Employment Trends: 25-2021.00 - Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

**Texas Employment Trends: 25-2022.00 - Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

***Texas Employment Trends: 25-2031.00 - Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and   Career/Technical Education