Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Core Tasks

1. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
2. Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
3. Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
4. Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
5. Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
6. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
7. Assign lessons and correct homework.
8. Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
9. Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
10. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
11. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
12. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
13. Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
14. Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
15. Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
16. Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
17. Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
18. Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
19. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
20. Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
21. Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
22. Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
23. Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
24. Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
25. Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.
26. Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
27. Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
28. Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
29. Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
30. Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
31. Organize and label materials and display students' work.
32. Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
33. Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and needs.

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