Typical Tasks
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Demonstrate activities to children.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.
What kind of work is this?
Social
Working with people
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Concern for Others
Persistence
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Social Perceptiveness
Instructing
Learning Strategies
Monitoring
Active Listening
Speaking
Expected Knowledge
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Common Activities
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
