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Vocational Education Teacher


Holland / RIASEC Career Code:  S-R-E        SOC:  25-1194.00

Job Description for: "Vocational Education Teacher"

 
Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the postsecondary level (but at less than the baccalaureate) to students who have graduated or left high school. Includes correspondence school instructors; industrial, commercial and government training instructors; and adult education teachers and instructors who prepare persons to operate industrial machinery and equipment and transportation and communications equipment. Teaching may take place in public or private schools whose primary business is education or in a school associated with an organization whose primary business is other than education.

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Job Tasks for: "Vocational Education Teacher"

Conduct on-the-job training, classes, or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, and/or methods of designated subjects.

Develop curricula, and plan course content and methods of instruction.

Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules, and establish course goals.

Integrate academic and vocational curricula so that students can obtain a variety of skills.

Develop teaching aids such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.

Select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.

Advise students on course selection, career decisions, and other academic and vocational concerns.

Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field; and integrate relevant information into training programs.

Serve on faculty and school committees concerned with budgeting, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.

Review enrollment applications, and correspond with applicants to obtain additional information.

Arrange for lectures by experts in designated fields.

Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.

Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.

Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence, using visual aids such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.

Administer oral, written, or performance tests in order to measure progress, and to evaluate training effectiveness.

Prepare reports and maintain records such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.

Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.

Determine training needs of students or workers.

Provide individualized instruction and tutorial and/or remedial instruction.

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Knowledge Requirements for: "Vocational Education 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Mechanical -- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Skill Requirements for: "Vocational Education Teacher"

Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something.

Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

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

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.

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

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

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

Service Orientation -- Actively looking for ways to help people.

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


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Ability Requirements for: "Vocational Education 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.

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

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

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

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

Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

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).


Job Activities for: "Vocational Education Teacher"

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

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

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.

Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others -- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

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.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.



 

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