_____Social Occupations: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
level, such as English, mathematics, or social
studies. May be designated according to subject
matter specialty, such as typing instructors, com-
mercial teachers, or English teachers. Establish and
enforce rules for behavior and procedures for main-
taining order among the students for whom they are
responsible. Instruct through lectures, discussions,
and demonstrations in one or more subjects such as
English, mathematics, or social studies. Establish
clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and
communicate those objectives to students. Prepare,
administer, and grade tests and assignments to eval-
uate students’ progress. Prepare materials and class-
rooms for class activities. Adapt teaching methods
and instructional materials to meet students’ vary-
ing needs and interests. Assign and grade classwork
and homework. Maintain accurate and complete stu-
dent records as required by laws, district policies, and
administrative regulations. Enforce all administra-
tion policies and rules governing students. Observe
and evaluate students’ performance, behavior, social
development, and physical health. Plan and con-
duct activities for a balanced program of instruction,
demonstration, and work time that provides students
with opportunities to observe, question, and inves-
tigate. Prepare students for later grades by encour-
aging them to explore learning opportunities and to
persevere with challenging tasks. Guide and coun-
sel students with adjustment and/or academic prob-
lems or special academic interests. Instruct and
monitor students in the use and care of equipment
and materials to prevent injuries and damage. Pre-
pare for assigned classes and show written evidence of
preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their
children’s progress and to determine their priorities
for their children and their resource needs. Confer
with parents or guardians, other teachers, counsel-
ors, and administrators in order to resolve students’
behavioral and academic problems. Use computers,
audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materi-
als to supplement presentations. Prepare objectives
and outlines for courses of study, following curricu-
lum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual
students’ needs and progress.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 05. Education and
Tr a i n i n g. Work Group: 05.02. Preschool, Ele-
mentary, and Secondary Teaching and Instruct-
ing. Other Jobs in " is Work Group: Elementary
School Teachers, Except Special Education; Kinder-
garten Teachers, Except Special Education; Mid-
dle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational
Education; Preschool Teachers, Except Special Edu-
cation; Special Education Teachers, Middle School;
Special Education Teachers, Preschool, Kindergarten,
and Elementary School; Special Education Teachers,
Secondary School; Teacher Assistants; Vocational
Education Teachers, Middle School; Vocational Edu-
cation Teachers, Secondary School.
Skills: Learning Strategies; Social Perceptiveness;
Persuasion; Monitoring; Instructing; Time Manage-
ment; Negotiation; Service Orientation.
Education and Training Programs: Junior High/
Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teach-
ing; Secondary Education and Teaching; Teacher
Education, Multiple Levels; Waldorf/Steiner Teacher
Education; Agricultural Teacher Education; Art
Te a c h e r E d u c a t i o n ; B u s i n e s s Te a c h e r E d u c a t i o n ;
Driver and Safety Teacher Education; English/Lan-
guage Arts Teacher Education; Foreign Language
Te a c h e r E d u c a t i o n ; H e a lt h Te a c h e r E d u c a t i o n ; o t h -
ers. Related Knowledge/Courses: History and
Archeology; Philosophy and # eology; Sociology
and Anthropology; Education and Training; Geog-
raphy; # erapy and Counseling.
Work Environment: Indoors; noisy; standing.Social–
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