# Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School > Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level. - Code: 25-2032.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 25-2032) - Family: [Education & Library](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-25), one of its 68 occupations - Tasks: 33 tasks (33 core) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-2032.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/25-2032.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Core task · Task 6673 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018 2. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students. Core task · Task 6674 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2018 3. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. Core task · Task 6675 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018 4. Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. Core task · Task 6687 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018 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 task · Task 6677 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018 6. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students. Core task · Task 6682 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018 7. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. Core task · Task 6672 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2018 8. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage. Core task · Task 6676 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018 9. Prepare materials and classroom for class activities. Core task · Task 6671 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2018 10. Assign and grade class work and homework. Core task · Task 6680 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018 11. Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. Core task · Task 6686 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018 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 task · Task 6681 · Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2018 13. Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations. Core task · Task 6683 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018 14. Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress. Core task · Task 6678 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018 15. Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students. Core task · Task 6679 · Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2018 16. Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. Core task · Task 6685 · Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2018 17. Plan and supervise work-experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories. Core task · Task 6684 · Rated by 111 people who do the job, August 2018 18. Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. Core task · Task 6691 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018 19. Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests. Core task · Task 6688 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2018 20. Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms. Core task · Task 6703 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018 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 task · Task 6695 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018 22. Place students in jobs, or make referrals to job placement services. Core task · Task 6699 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018 23. Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help. Core task · Task 6692 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018 24. Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests. Core task · Task 6697 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2018 25. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula. Core task · Task 6700 · Rated by 113 people who do the job, August 2018 26. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. Core task · Task 6696 · Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2018 27. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs. Core task · Task 6694 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018 28. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs. Core task · Task 6698 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018 29. Select, order, store, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. Core task · Task 6689 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018 30. Keep informed about trends in education and subject matter specialties. Core task · Task 6690 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2018 31. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration. Core task · Task 6693 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018 32. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required. Core task · Task 6701 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018 33. Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading. 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