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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

SOC 25-2031.00

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

Zone 4 Educational Instruction and Library

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking

4.1

Instructing

4.1

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Learning Strategies

4.0

Critical Thinking

3.9

Monitoring

3.9

Social Perceptiveness

3.9

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.6

Education and Training

4.5

Psychology

3.7

Computers and Electronics

3.5

Customer and Personal Service

3.3

Public Safety and Security

3.2

Mathematics

3.1

Sociology and Anthropology

3.0

Key Tasks

1Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

2Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.

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

4Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

5Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Also Known As

Accounting Teacher Art Instructor Art Teacher Arts and Crafts Teacher Athletic Instructor Athletics Teacher Ballet Teacher Band Teacher Bilingual Teacher Biology Teacher