Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Vocational Education

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.

Job Task

• Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
• Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate studentsÆ progress.
• Assign and grade class work and homework.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet studentsÆ varying needs and interests.
• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
• Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve studentsÆ behavioral and academic problems.
• Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required.
• Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
• 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.
• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
• Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their childrenÆs progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.
• Observe and evaluate studentsÆ performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

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