Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.
- Tasks
- 37 tasks29 core, 8 supplemental
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- Education & LibraryOne of its 68 occupations
- Code
- 25-3011.00SOC 2018: 25-3011
What the work is made of
29 core tasks and 8 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.Core taskTask 6825Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 2. Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.Core taskTask 6836Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 3. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.Core taskTask 6830Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 4. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.Core taskTask 6824Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 5. Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.Core taskTask 6832Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 6. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.Core taskTask 6829Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 7. Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.Core taskTask 6827Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 8. 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 6826Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 9. Assign and grade class work and homework.Core taskTask 6835Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 10. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.Core taskTask 6828Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 11. Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects, such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.Core taskTask 6831Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 12. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.Core taskTask 6833Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 13. Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accordance with performance.Core taskTask 6839Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 14. Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.Core taskTask 6838Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 15. Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.Core taskTask 6848Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 16. Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.Core taskTask 6843Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 17. Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.Core taskTask 6840Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 18. Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.Core taskTask 6841Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 19. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.Core taskTask 6849Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 20. Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.Core taskTask 6844Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 21. Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures.Core taskTask 6837Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 22. Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.Core taskTask 6851Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 23. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.Core taskTask 6853Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 24. Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.Core taskTask 6846Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 25. Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.Core taskTask 6842Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 26. Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.Core taskTask 6850Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 27. Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Core taskTask 6847Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 28. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.Core taskTask 6845Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 29. Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.Core taskTask 6854Rated by 63 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 30. Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Supplemental taskTask 6858Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 31. Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination.Supplemental taskTask 6834Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 32. Select and schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.Supplemental taskTask 6856Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 33. Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers.Supplemental taskTask 6859Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 34. Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.Supplemental taskTask 6861Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 35. Confer with leaders of government and community groups to coordinate student training or to find opportunities for students to fulfill curriculum requirements.Supplemental taskTask 6860Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 36. Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment.Supplemental taskTask 6852Rated by 65 people who do the job, August 2018
- Task 37. Advise students on internships, prospective employers, and job placement services.Supplemental taskTask 6855Rated by 64 people who do the job, August 2018
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 25-3011
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