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Career: Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
Job Description
Teach students in public or private schools in one or more subjects at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable State laws and regulations.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. |
100
|
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students. |
100
|
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. |
100
|
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. |
100
|
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress. |
100
|
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. |
100
|
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students. |
100
|
Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs. |
100
|
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. |
100
|
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. |
100
|
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. |
100
|
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required. |
100
|
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. |
99
|
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula. |
97
|
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students. |
97
|
Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs. |
97
|
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations. |
97
|
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration. |
97
|
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. |
97
|
Organize and label materials and display students' work. |
96
|
Assign lessons and correct homework. |
94
|
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. |
93
|
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. |
92
|
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need. |
91
|
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage. |
89
|
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities. |
88
|
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs. |
87
|
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests. |
87
|
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors. |
85
|
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies. |
72
|
Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests. |
71
|
Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading. |
68
|
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development. |
57
|
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms. |
55
|
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
76
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
68
|
Thinking Creatively
|
68
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
67
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
66
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
65
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
65
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
63
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
61
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
60
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
57
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
57
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
56
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
55
|
Getting Information
|
55
|
Processing Information
|
54
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
54
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
53
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
53
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
52
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
52
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
49
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
48
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
48
|
Interacting With Computers
|
47
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
47
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
44
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
40
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
40
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
38
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
35
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
32
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
29
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
23
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
22
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
14
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
13
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
11
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
11
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
7
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
5
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|