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- "Secondary School Teacher"

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

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Job Tasks for: "Secondary School Teacher"

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.

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.

Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

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

Assign and grade class work and homework.

Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

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

Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests.

Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.

Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.

Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

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

Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

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

Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

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

Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need.

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

Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.

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

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

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Knowledge Requirements for: "Secondary School Teacher"

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.

Sociology and Anthropology -- Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Clerical -- Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

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.

Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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

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Skill Requirements for: "Secondary School Teacher"

Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something.

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

Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others.

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.

Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Social Perceptiveness -- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

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Ability Requirements for: "Secondary School Teacher"

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

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.

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

Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

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

Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

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Job Activities for: "Secondary School Teacher"

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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