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____________ Social Occupations: Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors

Social Occupations

Adult Literacy, Remedial Education,

and GED Teachers and Instructors

! Personality Code: SAE

! Education/Training Required: Bachelor’s
degree
! Annual Earnings: $44,710

! Beginning Wage: $25,310

! Earnings Growth Potential: High

! Growth: 14.2%

! Annual Job Openings: 17,340

! Self-Employed: 0.0%

! Part-Time: 41.3%

Te a c h o r i n s t r u c t out- o f- s c ho ol y ou t h s a nd a du lt s

in remedial education classes, preparatory classes

for the General Educational Development test,

literacy, or English as a Second Language. Teach-

ing may or may not take place in a traditional

educational institution. Adapt teaching methods

and instructional materials to meet students’ vary-

ing needs, abilities, and interests. Observe and eval-

uate students’ work to determine progress and make

suggestions for improvement. Instruct students

individually and in groups, using various teaching

methods such as lectures, discussions, and demon-

strations. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced

program of instruction, demonstration, and work

time that provides students with opportunities to

observe, question, and investigate. Maintain accurate

and complete student records as required by laws or

administrative policies. Prepare materials and class-

rooms for class activities. Establish clear objectives

for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate

those objectives to students. Conduct classes, work-

shops, and demonstrations to teach principles, tech-

niques, or methods in subjects such as basic English

language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.

Prepare students for further education by encour-

aging them to explore learning opportunities and

to persevere with challenging tasks. Establish and

enforce rules for behavior and procedures for main-

taining order among the students for whom they

are responsible. Provide information, guidance, and

preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma

(GED) examination. Assign and grade classwork and

homework. Observe students to determine qualifi ca-

tions, limitations, abilities, interests, and other indi-

vidual characteristics. Register, orient, and assess new

students according to standards and procedures. Pre-

pare and implement remedial programs for students

requiring extra help. Prepare and administer written,

oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accor-

dance with performance. Use computers, audiovisual

aids, and other equipment and materials to supple-

ment presentations. Prepare objectives and outlines

for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines

or requirements of states and schools. Guide and

counsel students with adjustment or academic prob-

lems or special academic interests. Enforce adminis-

tration policies and rules governing students.

GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 05. Education and

Tr a i n i n g. Work Group: 05.03. Postsecondary and

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