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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.

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37 tasks36 core, 1 supplemental
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Code
25-2012.00SOC 2018: 25-2012

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  1. Task 1. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.Core taskTask 6499Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  2. Task 2. Prepare children for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.Core taskTask 6507Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  3. Task 3. Instruct students individually and in groups, adapting teaching methods to meet students' varying needs and interests.Core taskTask 6501Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  4. Task 4. Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.Core taskTask 6498Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  5. Task 5. Demonstrate activities to children.Core taskTask 6503Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  6. Task 6. Read books to entire classes or to small groups.Core taskTask 6502Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  7. Task 7. Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.Core taskTask 6513Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  8. Task 8. Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Core taskTask 6500Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  9. Task 9. Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.Core taskTask 6504Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  10. Task 10. Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.Core taskTask 6509Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  11. Task 11. Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.Core taskTask 6515Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  12. Task 12. Maintain accurate and complete student records and prepare reports on children and activities as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.Core taskTask 6517Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  13. Task 13. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.Core taskTask 6508Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  14. Task 14. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.Core taskTask 6505Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2018
  15. Task 15. Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.Core taskTask 6506Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  16. Task 16. Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.Core taskTask 6511Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  17. Task 17. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs.Core taskTask 6510Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  18. Task 18. Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.Core taskTask 6527Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  19. Task 19. Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.Core taskTask 6521Rated by 99 people who do the job, August 2018
  20. Task 20. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.Core taskTask 6514Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  21. Task 21. Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.Core taskTask 6512Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  22. Task 22. Assimilate arriving children to the school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear, and selecting activities of interest to them.Core taskTask 6516Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  23. Task 23. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of kindergarten programs.Core taskTask 6519Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  24. Task 24. Prepare materials, classrooms, and other indoor and outdoor spaces to facilitate creative play, learning and motor-skill activities, and safety.Core taskTask 6518Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  25. Task 25. Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate children's progress.Core taskTask 6520Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  26. Task 26. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.Core taskTask 6523Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  27. Task 27. Organize and label materials and display children's work in a manner appropriate for their sizes and perceptual skills.Core taskTask 6522Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  28. Task 28. Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.Core taskTask 6526Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  29. Task 29. Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guide students in learning from those activities.Core taskTask 6528Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  30. Task 30. Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.Core taskTask 6524Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  31. Task 31. Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.Core taskTask 6529Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  32. Task 32. Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine children's developmental levels and needs.Core taskTask 6525Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  33. Task 33. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Core taskTask 6530Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  34. Task 34. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.Core taskTask 6532Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  35. Task 35. Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.Core taskTask 6533Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018
  36. Task 36. Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.Core taskTask 6531Rated by 101 people who do the job, August 2018
  37. Task 37. Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Supplemental taskTask 6534Rated by 100 people who do the job, August 2018

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  2. Classification
    Standard Occupational Classification 2018, 25-2012
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