Part IV: Descriptions of the 50 Best Jobs for Each Personality Type ___
counseling programs and clients’ progress in resolv-
ing identifi ed problems and moving towards defi ned
objectives. Counsel family members to assist them
in understanding, dealing with, and supporting cli-
ents or patients. Plan, organize, and lead structured
programs of counseling, work, study, recreation,
and social activities for clients. Modify treatment
activities and approaches as needed to comply with
changes in clients’ status. Learn about new develop-
ments in their fi eld by reading professional literature,
attending courses and seminars, and establishing and
maintaining contact with other social service agen-
cies. Discuss with individual patients their plans for
life after leaving therapy. Gather information about
community mental health needs and resources that
could be used in conjunction with therapy. Monitor
clients’ use of medications. Supervise other counsel-
ors, social service staff , and assistants.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 10. Human Ser vice.
Work Group: 10.01. Counseling and Socia l Work.
Other Jobs in " is Work Group: Child, Family, and
School Social Workers; Clinical Psychologists; Clini-
cal, Counseling, and School Psychologists; Counsel-
ing Psychologists; Marriage and Family # erapists;
Medical and Public Health Social Workers; Mental
Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers; Pro-
bation Offi cers and Correctional Treatment Special-
ists; Rehabilitation Counselors; Residential Advisors;
Social and Human Service Assistants; Substance
Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors.
Skills: Social Perceptiveness; Service Orientation;
Negotiation; Active Listening; Persuasion; Learning
Strategies; Speaking; Critical # inking.
Education and Training Programs: Substance
Abuse/Addiction Counseling; Clinical/Medical
Social Work; Mental Health Counseling/Counselor;
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Profes-
sions, Other. Related Knowledge/Courses: # erapy
and Counseling; Psychology; Sociology and Anthro-
pology; Philosophy and # eology; Medicine and
Dentistry; Law and Government.
Work Environment: Indoors; noisy; sitting.
Middle School Teachers, Except
Special and Vocational Education
! Personality Code: SA
! Education/Training Required: Bachelor’s
degree
! Annual Earnings: $47,900
! Beginning Wage: $32,630
! Earnings Growth Potential: Low
! Growth: 11.2%
! Annual Job Openings: 75,270
! Self-Employed: 0.0%
! Part-Time: 9.5%Te a c h s t u d e nt s i n pu bl ic or pr i v a t e s c ho ol s i n one
or more subjects at the middle, intermediate, or
junior high level, which falls between elemen-
tary and senior high school as defi ned by appli-
cable state laws and regulations. Establish and
enforce rules for behavior and procedures for main-
taining order among the students for whom they are
responsible. Adapt teaching methods and instruc-
tional materials to meet students’ varying needs and
interests. Instruct through lectures, discussions, and
demonstrations in one or more subjects such as Eng-
lish, mathematics, or social studies. Prepare, admin-
ister, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate
students’ progress. Establish clear objectives for all
lessons, units, and projects and communicate these
objectives to students. Plan and conduct activities for
a balanced program of instruction, demonstration,
and work time that provides students with oppor-
tunities to observe, question, and investigate. Main-
tain accurate, complete, and correct student records
as required by laws, district policies, and administra-
tive regulations. Observe and evaluate students’ per-
formance, behavior, social development, and physical
health. Assign lessons and correct homework. Pre-
pare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Enforce all administration policies and rules govern-
ing students. Confer with parents or guardians, other
teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve
students’ behavioral and academic problems. Pre-
pare students for later grades by encouraging them to