Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

What the job really is

Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.

At a glance

• Sector: Education & Library
• O*NET-SOC code: 25-2031
• 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:

• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Tools and technology

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, ABC programming language, Blackboard software, Bunsen burners, Common Curriculum, Computer data input scanners, Computer laser printers, Desktop computers

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

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