Middle School Teacher

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

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Art Teacher; English Teacher; Language Arts Teacher (LA Teacher); Math Teacher (Mathematics Teacher); Middle School Teacher; Music Teacher; PE Teacher (Physical Education Teacher); Science Teacher; Social Studies Teacher; Teacher

Tasks

• 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.
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Knowledge

• Education and Training
• English Language
• Philosophy and Theology
• Mathematics
• Psychology
• Computers and Electronics
• History and Archeology
• Public Safety and Security
• Customer and Personal Service
• Sociology and Anthropology
• Administrative
• Geography

Skills

• Learning Strategies
• Speaking
• Active Listening
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Active Learning
• Monitoring
• Critical Thinking

Abilities

• Oral Expression
• Oral Comprehension
• Written Comprehension
• Written Expression
• Problem Sensitivity
• Information Ordering
• Speech Clarity
• Deductive Reasoning
• Near Vision
• Speech Recognition
• Fluency of Ideas
• Inductive Reasoning
• Originality
• Memorization
• Flexibility of Closure
• Selective Attention