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Summary Description


	Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Sample Job Titles

1.	Accounting Teacher

2.	Algebra Teacher

3.	Art Educator

4.	Art Instructor

5.	Art Teacher

6.	Arts and Crafts Teacher

7.	Athletic Coach

8.	Athletic Instructor

9.	Athletics Teacher

10.	Ballet Teacher

11.	Band Director

12.	Band Teacher

13.	Baseball Coach

14.	Basketball Coach

15.	Baton Teacher

16.	Bilingual Teacher

17.	Biology Teacher

18.	Business Teacher

19.	Career and Technology Education Teacher (CTE Teacher)

20.	Ceramics Teacher

21.	Chemical Educator

22.	Chemistry Teacher

23.	Childbirth and Infant Care Teacher

24.	Choir Director

25.	Choir Teacher

26.	Choral Teacher

27.	Citizenship Teacher

28.	Classroom Teacher

29.	Coach

30.	Computer Science Teacher

31.	Computer Technology Instructor

32.	Dancing Teacher

33.	Department Chair

34.	Director of Rotc

35.	Drama Teacher

36.	Dramatic Coach

37.	Driving Teacher

38.	Economics Teacher

39.	Educator

40.	English Instructor

41.	English Teacher

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

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

44.	Exercise Teacher

45.	Family Consumer Science Teacher

46.	First Aid Teacher

47.	Foreign Language Teacher

48.	French Instructor

49.	French Teacher

50.	Geography Teacher

51.	Geometry Teacher

52.	German Teacher

53.	Government Teacher

54.	Grades 9 Through 12 Teacher

55.	Grades 9 Thru 12 Visiting Teacher

56.	Guitar Teacher

57.	Gym Teacher

58.	Gymnasium Teacher

59.	Gymnastic Teacher

60.	Health and Physical Education Teacher

61.	Health Teacher

62.	Hebrew Teacher

63.	High School Biology Teacher

64.	High School Coach

65.	High School English Teacher

66.	High School French Teacher

67.	High School History Teacher

68.	High School Math Teacher

69.	High School Mathematics Teacher

70.	High School Music Director

71.	High School Music Instructor

72.	High School Physical Education Teacher

73.	High School Science Teacher

74.	High School Social Studies Teacher

75.	High School Teacher

76.	History Teacher

77.	Home Economics Teacher

78.	Home Teaching Grades 9 Thru 12 Teacher

79.	Language Arts Teacher

80.	Language Instructor

81.	Language Teacher

82.	Latin Teacher

83.	Library Media Specialist

84.	Manual Arts Teacher

85.	Manual Training Teacher

86.	Math Teacher (Mathematics Teacher)

87.	Metal Crafts Teacher

88.	Military Science Instructor

89.	Millinery Teacher

90.	Montessori Teacher

91.	Music Director

92.	Music Educator

93.	Music Instructor

94.	Music Supervisor

95.	Music Teacher

96.	Music Theory Teacher

97.	Orchestra Teacher

98.	Organ Teacher

99.	Physical Education Instructor

100.	Physical Education Teacher (PE Teacher)

101.	Physical Fitness Teacher

102.	Physics Teacher

103.	Piano Teacher

104.	Public Speaking Teacher

105.	Reading Teacher

106.	Religion Teacher

107.	Science Teacher

108.	Secondary History Teacher

109.	Secondary Teacher

110.	Sewing Teacher

111.	Singing Teacher

112.	Skiing Teacher

113.	Social Science Teacher

114.	Social Studies Teacher

115.	Spanish Teacher

116.	Speech Teacher

117.	Sports Teacher

118.	Substitute Teacher

119.	Swim Instructor

120.	Swimming Teacher

121.	Teacher

122.	Tennis Coach

123.	Theater Teacher

124.	Theatre Director

125.	Trigonometry Teacher

126.	Typing Teacher

127.	Violin Teacher

128.	Vocal Teacher

129.	Voice Teacher

130.	World History Teacher

131.	World Language Teacher

Job Tasks

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

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

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

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

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

	Assign and grade class work and homework. Evaluate student work. Assign class work to students.

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

	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.

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

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

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

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

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

	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.

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

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

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

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

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

	Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help. Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

	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.

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

	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.

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

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

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


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Working Conditions


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