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Careers / Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors |
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Summary Description |
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Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or English as a Second Language. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Adult Basic Education Instructor (ABE Instructor) |
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Adult Basic Education Teacher (ABE Teacher) |
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Adult Basic Studies Teacher |
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Adult Education Instructor |
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Adult Education Teacher |
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Adult Educator |
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Adult High School Instructor |
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Adult Literacy Instructor |
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Adult Literacy Teacher |
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Adult Remedial Education Instructor |
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Adult School Teacher |
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Adult Secondary Education Instructor |
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Bilingual Instructor |
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Bilingual Teacher |
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Developmental Education Instructor |
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English as a Second Language Instructor (ESL Instructor) |
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English Instructor |
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ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher) |
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ESOL Instructor (English for Speakers of Other Languages Instructor) |
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ESOL Teacher (English for Speakers of Other Languages Teacher) |
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Family Literacy Coordinator |
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GED Preparation Teacher (General Educational Development Preparation Teacher) |
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GED Teacher (General Educational Development Teacher) |
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General Educational Development Instructor (GED Instructor) |
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Instructor |
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Intensive English Program Curriculum Coordinator (IEP Curriculum Coordinator) |
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Reading Instructor |
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Reading Specialist |
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Reading Teacher |
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Remedial Reading, Math, or Other Subject Teacher |
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Teacher |
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Transitional Studies Instructor |
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Job Tasks |
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Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
- Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
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Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.
- Maintain student records.
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Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Evaluate student work.
- Assign class work to students.
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Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accordance with performance.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Prepare tests.
- Evaluate student work.
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Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects, such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.
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Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
- Monitor student performance.
- Evaluate student work.
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Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Develop instructional objectives.
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Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Apply multiple teaching methods.
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Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
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Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Set up classroom materials or equipment.
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Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
- Assess educational needs of students.
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Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Develop instructional objectives.
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Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures.
- Assess educational needs of students.
- Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
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Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.
- Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
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Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
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Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
- Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
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Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
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Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
- Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
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Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Create technology-based learning materials.
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Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
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Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Plan educational activities.
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Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
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Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
- Select educational materials or equipment.
- Distribute instructional or library materials.
- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
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Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
- Plan educational activities.
- Document lesson plans.
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Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
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Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
- Assist students with special educational needs.
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Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.
- Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
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Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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Write grants to obtain program funding.
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Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.
- Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
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Select and schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.
- Schedule instructional activities.
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Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
- Plan experiential learning activities.
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Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
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Confer with leaders of government and community groups to coordinate student training or to find opportunities for students to fulfill curriculum requirements.
- Collaborate with other agencies and institutions to coordinate educational matters.
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Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.
- Evaluate performance of educational staff.
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Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers.
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Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment.
- Promote educational institutions or programs.
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Advise students on internships, prospective employers, and job placement services.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
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Write instructional articles on designated subjects.
- Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
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Work Activities |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Nature of the Work |
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Working Conditions |
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Interesting Fact |
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Benjamin Franklin was the first Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service. |
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