Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

What the job really is

Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

At a glance

• Sector: Education & Library
• O*NET-SOC code: 25-2022
• 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:

• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
• Assign lessons and correct homework.
• Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
• Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, 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.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Tools and technology

Apple macOS, Facebook, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Zoom, Apple Final Cut Pro, Appletree

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
• Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
• Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
• Tutors
• Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
• Special Education Teachers, Middle School
• Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

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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