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Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

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40 tasks37 core, 3 supplemental
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Education & LibraryOne of its 68 occupations
Code
25-2057.00SOC 2018: 25-2057

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37 core tasks and 3 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.

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  1. Task 1. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.Core taskTask 6744Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2018
  2. Task 2. Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology.Core taskTask 6750Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2018
  3. Task 3. Develop or write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.Core taskTask 21063Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  4. Task 4. Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.Core taskTask 6745Rated by 91 people who do the job, August 2018
  5. Task 5. Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.Core taskTask 6748Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  6. Task 6. Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.Core taskTask 6749Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2018
  7. Task 7. Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.Core taskTask 6752Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  8. Task 8. Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, and social development.Core taskTask 6747Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2018
  9. Task 9. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Core taskTask 6758Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2018
  10. Task 10. Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.Core taskTask 6751Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2018
  11. Task 11. Collaborate with other teachers that provide instruction to special education students to ensure that the students receive appropriate support.Core taskTask 21064Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  12. Task 12. Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.Core taskTask 6760Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2018
  13. Task 13. 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 6761Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  14. Task 14. Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.Core taskTask 6755Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  15. Task 15. Monitor teachers and teacher assistants to ensure that they adhere to inclusive special education program requirements.Core taskTask 6763Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  16. Task 16. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.Core taskTask 6746Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2018
  17. Task 17. Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.Core taskTask 6756Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2018
  18. Task 18. Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.Core taskTask 6754Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  19. Task 19. Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.Core taskTask 6771Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2018
  20. Task 20. Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.Core taskTask 6753Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2018
  21. Task 21. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.Core taskTask 6759Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2018
  22. Task 22. Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.Core taskTask 6757Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  23. Task 23. Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.Core taskTask 6778Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2018
  24. Task 24. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.Core taskTask 6767Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  25. Task 25. Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Core taskTask 6780Rated by 87 people who do the job, August 2018
  26. Task 26. Meet with parents and guardians to provide guidance in using community resources and to teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.Core taskTask 6766Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  27. Task 27. Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.Core taskTask 6762Rated by 91 people who do the job, August 2018
  28. Task 28. Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.Core taskTask 6765Rated by 86 people who do the job, August 2018
  29. Task 29. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Core taskTask 6772Rated by 91 people who do the job, August 2018
  30. Task 30. Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and needs.Core taskTask 6764Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  31. Task 31. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.Core taskTask 6769Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  32. Task 32. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.Core taskTask 6775Rated by 89 people who do the job, August 2018
  33. Task 33. 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 6776Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2018
  34. Task 34. Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.Core taskTask 6773Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2018
  35. Task 35. Organize and label materials and display students' work.Core taskTask 6770Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  36. Task 36. Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.Core taskTask 6774Rated by 93 people who do the job, August 2018
  37. Task 37. Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.Core taskTask 6777Rated by 90 people who do the job, August 2018
  38. Task 38. Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.Supplemental taskTask 6768Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2018
  39. Task 39. Provide additional instruction in vocational areas.Supplemental taskTask 6781Rated by 88 people who do the job, August 2018
  40. Task 40. Visit schools to tutor students with sensory impairments and to consult with teachers regarding students' special needs.Supplemental taskTask 6782Rated by 92 people who do the job, August 2018

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  2. Classification
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