Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

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What is a Secondary School Teacher, Except Special and Career/Technical Education?

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education are professionals who educate students, typically in grades 9 through 12, by delivering lessons in various academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, and social studies. These educators play a crucial role in preparing adolescents for higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. They create lesson plans, assess student learning through tests and assignments, and provide individualized support to help students overcome academic challenges. Apart from classroom instruction, they may also engage in extracurricular activities, mentoring, and collaborating with other faculty to enhance the educational experience. Secondary school teachers foster critical thinking skills, encourage creativity, and promote personal growth among their students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in their future endeavors.

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Tasks

  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Technology Skills

Tools Used

Knowledge

  • 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.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • 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.

  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skills

  • Instructing

    Teaching others how to do something.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Learning Strategies

    Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Abilities

  • Oral Expression

    The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

  • Oral Comprehension

    The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

  • Deductive Reasoning

    The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

  • Speech Clarity

    The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

  • Speech Recognition

    The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

Education

How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?

  • Bachelor's degree
    53 %
  • Master's degree
    24 %
  • Post-baccalaureate certificate
    15 %

    Awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master

Work Activities

  • 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.

  • Training and Teaching Others

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

  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

    Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

    Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Apply multiple teaching methods.
  • Set up classroom materials or equipment.
  • Develop instructional objectives.
  • Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
  • Maintain student records.

Work Interests

  • Social

    Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

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Job Outlook

Projected salary and job growth

$48040.0 - $106380.0

New job opportunities are less likely in the future. : Below Average

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