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Summary Description


	Teach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations.

Sample Job Titles

1.	6th Grade Teacher

2.	7th Grade Social Studies Teacher

3.	7th Grade Teacher

4.	8th Grade Mathematics Teacher

5.	8th Grade Teacher

6.	Algebra Teacher

7.	American History Teacher

8.	Art Educator

9.	Art Instructor

10.	Art Teacher

11.	Athletic Director

12.	Band Director

13.	Band Teacher

14.	Bilingual Instructor

15.	Bilingual Teacher

16.	Choir Director

17.	Classroom Teacher

18.	Coach

19.	Computer Teacher

20.	Educator

21.	English Language Arts Teacher (ELA Teacher)

22.	English Teacher

23.	ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor)

24.	ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher)

25.	Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (FACS Teacher)

26.	Foreign Language Teacher

27.	Grades 6 Through 8 Teacher

28.	Grades 7 and 8 Teacher

29.	Grades 7 and 8 Visiting Teacher

30.	Gym Teacher

31.	Gymnastic Teacher

32.	Health and Physical Education Teacher

33.	Health Teacher

34.	History Teacher

35.	Home Teaching Grades 7 and 8 Teacher

36.	Humanities Teacher

37.	Instructor

38.	Instrumental Music Teacher

39.	Instrumental Teacher

40.	Intermediate Teacher

41.	Junior High Math Teacher

42.	Junior High School Teacher

43.	Language Arts Teacher

44.	Language Instructor

45.	Lead Teacher

46.	Librarian

47.	Library Media Specialist

48.	Life Science Teacher

49.	Literacy Teacher

50.	Literature Teacher

51.	Math Teacher (Mathematics Teacher)

52.	Middle School Art Teacher

53.	Middle School Coach

54.	Middle School English Teacher

55.	Middle School Math Teacher

56.	Middle School PE Teacher

57.	Middle School Science Teacher

58.	Middle School Teacher

59.	Montessori Teacher

60.	Music Educator

61.	Music Teacher

62.	Orchestra Teacher

63.	Physical Education Instructor

64.	Physical Education Teacher (PE Teacher)

65.	Physical Fitness Teacher

66.	Physical Science Teacher

67.	Pre-Algebra Teacher

68.	Public School Teacher

69.	Reading Specialist

70.	Reading Teacher

71.	Science Teacher

72.	Social Studies Teacher

73.	Spanish Teacher

74.	Special Education Teacher

75.	Substitute Teacher

76.	Teacher

77.	Technology Teacher

78.	Visual Arts Teacher

79.	Vocal Music Instructor

80.	World Geography Teacher

81.	World History Teacher

Job Tasks

	Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.

	Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students. Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.

	Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. Discuss problems or issues with supervisors. Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

	Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. Maintain student records.

	Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress. Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. Prepare tests. Evaluate student work.

	Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. Set up classroom materials or equipment.

	Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies. Apply multiple teaching methods.

	Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students. Develop instructional objectives.

	Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms. Assist students with special educational needs.

	Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs. Tutor students who need extra assistance.

	Assign lessons and correct homework. Evaluate student work. Assign class work to students.

	Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students. Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.

	Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. Develop instructional objectives.

	Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Monitor student performance. Monitor student behavior, social development, or health. Evaluate student work.

	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.

	Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs. Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

	Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage. Monitor student performance. Teach others to use technology or equipment.

	Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. Encourage students.

	Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests. Advise students on academic or career matters.

	Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.

	Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs. Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.

	Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula. Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.

	Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations. Create technology-based learning materials.

	Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration. Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.

	Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities. Plan experiential learning activities.

	Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development. Plan educational activities.

	Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need. Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.

	Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors. Plan educational activities. Document lesson plans.

	Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading. Supervise school or student activities.

	Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. Distribute instructional or library materials. Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

	Organize and label materials and display students' work. Display student work.

	Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required. Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

	Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

	Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests. Coordinate student extracurricular activities.

	Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers. Evaluate performance of educational staff. Supervise student research or internship work.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

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.

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

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.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

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.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

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.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Nature of the Work


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Middle School Teachers
	Middle school teachers educate students, typically in sixth through eighth grades. Middle school teachers help students build on the fundamentals they learned in elementary school and prepare them for the more difficult curriculum they will face in high school.

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Working Conditions


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Middle School Teachers
	Middle school teachers work in public and private schools. They generally work school hours when students are present, and use nights and weekends to prepare lessons and grade papers. Most do not work during the summer.

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