Typical Tasks
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Social
Working with people
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Dependability
Self-Control
Concern for Others
Cooperation
Adaptability/Flexibility
What key skills are needed for this job?
Speaking
Instructing
Active Listening
Reading Comprehension
Learning Strategies
Critical Thinking
Expected Knowledge
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Common Activities
Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
