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Career: Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education
Job Description
Instruct students in secondary public or private schools in one or more subjects at the secondary level, such as English, mathematics, or social studies. May be designated according to subject matter specialty, such as typing instructors, commercial teachers, or English teachers.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests. |
100
|
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. |
100
|
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. |
100
|
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. |
99
|
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students. |
99
|
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. |
99
|
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students. |
99
|
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. |
99
|
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. |
99
|
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. |
99
|
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students. |
99
|
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. |
99
|
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. |
99
|
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs. |
99
|
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations. |
99
|
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors. |
99
|
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration. |
98
|
Assign and grade class work and homework. |
98
|
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress. |
98
|
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula. |
98
|
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required. |
97
|
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. |
95
|
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies. |
92
|
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. |
90
|
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities. |
89
|
Instruct and monitor students in the use of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage. |
87
|
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need. |
86
|
Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading. |
85
|
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs. |
82
|
Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests. |
75
|
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help. |
53
|
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
74
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
71
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
71
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
69
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
69
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
66
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
65
|
Thinking Creatively
|
65
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
59
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
57
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
56
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
56
|
Processing Information
|
55
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
55
|
Getting Information
|
55
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
54
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
53
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
53
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
51
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
51
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
50
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|
50
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
49
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
49
|
Interacting With Computers
|
46
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
45
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
45
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
45
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
43
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
36
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
33
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
29
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
29
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
27
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
23
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
19
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
17
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
17
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
15
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
13
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
10
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|