Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.
- Tasks
- 33 tasks33 core
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- Code
- 25-2032.00SOC 2018: 25-2032
What the work is made of
All 33 are core tasks, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the job
- Task 1. Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.Core taskTask 6673Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 2. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.Core taskTask 6674Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 3. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Core taskTask 6675Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 4. Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.Core taskTask 6687Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 5. 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 6677Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 6. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.Core taskTask 6682Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 7. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.Core taskTask 6672Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 8. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.Core taskTask 6676Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 9. Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.Core taskTask 6671Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 10. Assign and grade class work and homework.Core taskTask 6680Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 11. Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.Core taskTask 6686Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 12. Instruct students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop, and field studies.Core taskTask 6681Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 13. Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.Core taskTask 6683Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 14. Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.Core taskTask 6678Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 15. Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.Core taskTask 6679Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 16. Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.Core taskTask 6685Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 17. Plan and supervise work-experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories.Core taskTask 6684Rated by 111 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 18. Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.Core taskTask 6691Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 19. Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.Core taskTask 6688Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 20. Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Core taskTask 6703Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 21. Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.Core taskTask 6695Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 22. Place students in jobs, or make referrals to job placement services.Core taskTask 6699Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 23. Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.Core taskTask 6692Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 24. Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.Core taskTask 6697Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 25. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.Core taskTask 6700Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 26. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Core taskTask 6696Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 27. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.Core taskTask 6694Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 28. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.Core taskTask 6698Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 29. Select, order, store, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.Core taskTask 6689Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 30. Keep informed about trends in education and subject matter specialties.Core taskTask 6690Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 31. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.Core taskTask 6693Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 32. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.Core taskTask 6701Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 33. Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.Core taskTask 6702Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2018
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 25-2032
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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