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A professional who assists department chairperson, faculty members or other professional staff members in college or university, by performing any combination of following duties. Responsibilities include:
* Assists in library, develops teaching materials, such as syllabi and visual aids, assists in laboratory or field research, prepares and gives examinations, assists in student conferences, grades examinations and papers, and teaches lower-level courses.
* May be designated by duties performed, or equipment operated.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who conducts evening classes for extension service of college or university. Responsibilities include:
* Prepares course of study designed to meet community, organization, and student needs.
* Conducts and corrects examinations, and assigns course grades.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who administers school student personnel program in primary or secondary school, and counsels and disciplines students, performing any combination of following tasks. Responsibilities include:
* Formulates student personnel policies, such as code of ethics.
* Plans and supervises school student activity programs.
* Gives individual and group guidance for personal problems, educational and vocational objectives, and social and recreational activities.
* Talks with and disciplines students in cases of attendance and behavior problems.
* Supervises students in attendance at assemblies and athletic events.
* Walks about school building and property to monitor safety and security or directs and coordinates teacher supervision of areas such as halls and cafeteria.
* Observes and evaluates teacher performance.
* Maintains records of student attendance.
* Arranges for and oversees substitute teachers.
* Works with administrators to coordinate and supervise student teachers program.
* Teaches courses.
* Assists principal to interview and hire teachers.
* Organizes and administers in-service teacher training.
* Acts as principal in absence of principal.
* May be required to have certification from state.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who teaches students basic techniques and assists in development of manipulative skills in industrial arts courses in secondary schools. Responsibilities include:
* Prepares lesson plans for courses and establishes goals.
* Lectures, illustrates, and demonstrates when teaching use of handtools; machines, such as lathe, planer, power saws, and drill press; safety practices; precision measuring instruments, such as micrometer; and industrial arts techniques.
* Evaluates student progress.
* Talks with parents and counselor to resolve behavioral and academic problems.
* May teach shop math.
* May specialize in one or more areas, such as woodworking, metalworking, electricity, graphic arts, automobile repair, or drafting.
* May teach students with disabilities.
* May be required to have certification from state.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who teaches students basic techniques and assists in development of manipulative skills in industrial arts courses in secondary schools. Responsibilities include:
* Prepares lesson plans for courses and establishes goals.
* Lectures, illustrates, and demonstrates when teaching use of handtools; machines, such as lathe, planer, power saws, and drill press; safety practices; precision measuring instruments, such as micrometer; and industrial arts techniques.
* Evaluates student progress.
* Talks with parents and counselor to resolve behavioral and academic problems.
* May teach shop math.
* May specialize in one or more areas, such as woodworking, metalworking, electricity, graphic arts, automobile repair, or drafting.
* May teach students with disabilities.
* May be required to have certification from state.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who teaches one or more subjects to students in public or private secondary schools. Responsibilities include:
* Instructs students, using various teaching methods, such as lecture and demonstration, and uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
* Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
* Assigns lessons and corrects homework.
* Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.
* Keeps attendance records.
* Maintains discipline in classroom.
* Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems.
* Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
* Performs related duties, such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems.
* May be identified according to subject matter taught.
* May be required to hold certification from state.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who teaches one or more subjects to students in public or private secondary schools. Responsibilities include:
* Instructs students, using various teaching methods, such as lecture and demonstration, and uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
* Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
* Assigns lessons and corrects homework.
* Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.
* Keeps attendance records.
* Maintains discipline in classroom.
* Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems.
* Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
* Performs related duties, such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems.
* May be identified according to subject matter taught.
* May be required to hold certification from state.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who directs activities of preschool, day care center, or other child development facility to provide instruction and care for children. Responsibilities include:
* Prepares and submits facility budget to board of trustees, administrative agency, or owner for approval.
* Authorizes purchase of instructional materials and teaching aids, such as books, toys, and games designed to stimulate learning.
* Interviews and recommends hiring of teaching and service staff.
* Confers with parents regarding facility activities, policies, and enrollment procedures.
* Confers with teaching staff regarding child's behavioral or learning problems, and recommends methods of modifying inappropriate behavior and encouraging learning experiences.
* Reviews and evaluates facility activities to ensure conformance to state and local regulations.
* Reviews and approves menu plans and food purchases.
* May arrange medical attention for ill or injured child in accordance with parental instructions.
* May perform classroom teaching duties during absence of regular teacher.
* May be designated Director, Child Development Center; Director, Nursery School.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who teaches elementary school students academic, social, and motor skills in public or private schools. Responsibilities include:
* Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
* Lectures, demonstrates, and uses audiovisual teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
* Prepares, administers, and corrects tests, and records results.
* Assigns lessons, corrects papers, and hears oral presentations.
* Teaches rules of conduct.
* Maintains order in classroom and on playground.
* Counsels pupils when adjustment and academic problems arise.
* Discusses pupils' academic and behavioral attitudes and achievements with parents.
* Keeps attendance and grade records as required by school.
* May coordinate class field trips.
* May teach combined grade classes.
* May specialize by subject taught, such as math, science, or social studies.
* May be required to hold state certification.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who teaches elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to children from 4 to 6 years old, to promote their physical, mental, and social development. Responsibilities include:
* Supervises activities, such as field visits, group discussions, and dramatic play acting, to stimulate students' interest in and broaden understanding of their physical and social environment.
* Fosters cooperative social behavior through games and group projects to assist children in forming satisfying relationships with other children and adults.
* Encourages students in singing, dancing, rhythmic activities, and in use of art materials, to promote self-expression and appreciation of esthetic experience.
* Instructs children in practices of personal cleanliness and self care.
* Alternates periods of strenuous activity with periods of rest or light activity to avoid overstimulation and fatigue.
* Observes children to detect signs of ill health or emotional disturbance, and to evaluate progress.
* Discusses students' problems and progress with parents.
Industry:Professional careers
