Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

What the job really is

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.

At a glance

• Sector: Education & Library
• O*NET-SOC code: 25-2032
• O*NET job zone: 4 — considerable preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
• Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Instruct students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop, and field studies.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

Tools and technology

Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adjustable widemouth pliers, Adjustable wrench sets, Analog tachometers, Anvils, Band saws

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
• Instructional Coordinators
• Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
• Business Teachers, Postsecondary
• Tutors
• Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 4 (considerable preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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