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Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors

SOC 25-3011.00

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or English as a Second Language. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.

Zone 4 Educational Instruction and Library

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Instructing

4.2

Reading Comprehension

3.8

Active Listening

3.8

Speaking

3.8

Learning Strategies

3.8

Writing

3.6

Monitoring

3.6

Critical Thinking

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.4

Education and Training

3.9

Customer and Personal Service

3.5

Clerical

3.2

Administration and Management

2.9

Mathematics

2.8

Psychology

2.7

Sociology and Anthropology

2.6

Key Tasks

1Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.

2Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.

3Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

4Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.

5Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Also Known As

Academic Specialist Adult Basic Education Instructor (ABE Instructor) Adult Basic Education Teacher (ABE Teacher) Adult Education Instructor Adult Education Teacher Adult Educator Adult Literacy Instructor Adult Literacy Teacher Adult Remedial Education Instructor Adult School Teacher