Teacher (Secondary)

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

O*NET reports this occupation under titles such as: Art Teacher; English Teacher; Math Teacher (Mathematics Teacher); Music Teacher; PE Teacher (Physical Education Teacher); Science Teacher; Secondary Teacher; Social Studies Teacher; Spanish Teacher; Teacher

Tasks

• 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.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
• Assign and grade class work and homework.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.

Knowledge

• Education and Training
• English Language
• Customer and Personal Service
• Computers and Electronics
• Psychology
• Sociology and Anthropology
• History and Archeology

Skills

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

Abilities

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