High School Teachers

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Social

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Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Artistic

Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

Enterprising

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Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Conventional

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Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Investigative

Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Realistic

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Secondary School Teachers

Education, Training, and Library Occupations

Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Special Education School Teachers

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Assign and grade class work and homework.

Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.

Instruct and monitor students in the use of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.

Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.

Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need.

Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.

Bunsen burners

Computer data input scanners

Computer laser printers

Desktop computers

Digital video cameras

Dissection scalpels

Document cameras

Glass beakers

Interactive whiteboards

Laboratory heating plates

Laptop computers

Liquid crystal display LCD projectors

Multimedia projection equipment

Optical compound microscopes

Pencil compasses

Personal computers

Photocopying equipment

Safety gloves

Safety goggles

Science activity kits

Television monitors

Video camcorders

Video cassette recorders VCR

ABC programming language

Blackboard

Email software

Instructional software

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Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Word

PowerSchool SIS

Video editing software

Web browser software

I would see if you can shadow a teacher for a few days. Make sure it's something you really like before you pursue your educational path.

Being a first-generation college graduate, there was no one in my family who could relate to what I was going through. Words of wisdom would be to find someone who has been through it already, and ask for advice!

There is a lot of daily planning, grading, and making sure students are being successful.

STEM Teacher

there is no way you will ever finish college. 

Loretta (Lori) Marshall

STEM Teacher

Milestones

Education

Career

Career Roadmap

My work combines:

My work combines:

Technology

Education

Teaching / Mentoring

Day to Day

Skills & Qualities Beyond School

Advice for Getting Started

Recommended Education

My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:

Hurdles

The Noise I Shed

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Challenges I Overcame

First-Generation College Student