Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Core Tasks

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

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