# Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

> Teach academic, social, and life skills to secondary 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.

- Code: 25-2058.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 25-2058)
- Family: [Education & Library](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-25), one of its 68 occupations
- Tasks: 40 tasks (38 core and 2 supplemental)
- Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-2058.00
- JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/25-2058.00.json

## What the work is made of

1. Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.  
   Core task · Task 6795 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
2. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.  
   Core task · Task 6802 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2018
3. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.  
   Core task · Task 6787 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
4. Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.  
   Core task · Task 6785 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
5. Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.  
   Core task · Task 6784 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
6. Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.  
   Core task · Task 6789 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2018
7. Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.  
   Core task · Task 6790 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
8. Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.  
   Core task · Task 6797 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2018
9. 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 6799 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
10. Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.  
   Core task · Task 6796 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
11. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.  
   Core task · Task 6786 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
12. Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.  
   Core task · Task 6801 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2018
13. Teach personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.  
   Core task · Task 6792 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
14. Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.  
   Core task · Task 6798 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2018
15. Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, or other professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, and social development.  
   Core task · Task 6788 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2018
16. 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 6791 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
17. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.  
   Core task · Task 6794 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
18. Monitor teachers and teacher assistants to ensure that they adhere to inclusive special education program requirements.  
   Core task · Task 6803 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
19. Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.  
   Core task · Task 6793 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
20. Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.  
   Core task · Task 6800 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
21. Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.  
   Core task · Task 6804 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
22. Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and needs.  
   Core task · Task 6812 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2018
23. Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.  
   Core task · Task 6805 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2018
24. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.  
   Core task · Task 6809 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
25. Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.  
   Core task · Task 6814 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2018
26. Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.  
   Core task · Task 6808 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
27. Provide additional instruction in vocational areas.  
   Core task · Task 6807 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
28. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.  
   Core task · Task 6810 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
29. Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.  
   Core task · Task 6811 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
30. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.  
   Core task · Task 6813 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
31. Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.  
   Core task · Task 6820 · Rated by 112 people who do the job, August 2018
32. Meet with parents and guardians to provide guidance in using community resources and to teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.  
   Core task · Task 6806 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2018
33. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.  
   Core task · Task 6815 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
34. 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 6816 · Rated by 114 people who do the job, August 2018
35. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.  
   Core task · Task 6817 · Rated by 116 people who do the job, August 2018
36. Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.  
   Core task · Task 6819 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
37. Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.  
   Core task · Task 6823 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
38. Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.  
   Core task · Task 6818 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018
39. Provide interpretation and transcription of regular classroom materials through Braille and sign language.  
   Supplemental task · Task 6822 · Rated by 117 people who do the job, August 2018
40. Visit schools to tutor students with sensory impairments and to consult with teachers regarding students' special needs.  
   Supplemental task · Task 6821 · Rated by 115 people who do the job, August 2018

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