- Interpret the results of standardized tests to determine students' strengths and areas of need.
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- Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
- Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures.
- Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accordance with performance.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
- Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
- Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.
- Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
- Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
- Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
- Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
- Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination.
- Select and schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.
- Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers.
- Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.
- Confer with leaders of government and community groups to coordinate student training or to find opportunities for students to fulfill curriculum requirements.
- Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment.
- Advise students on internships, prospective employers, and job placement services.
- Write grants to obtain program funding.
- Write instructional articles on designated subjects.
- Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects, such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.
- Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
- Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures.
- Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accordance with performance.
- Assess students' physical progress or needs.
- Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.
- Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.
- Adapt instructional techniques to the age and skill levels of students.
- Instruct students, using adapted physical education techniques, to improve physical fitness, gross motor skills, perceptual motor skills, or sports and game achievement.
- Provide individual or small groups of students with adapted physical education instruction that meets desired physical needs or goals.
- Provide students positive feedback to encourage them and help them develop an appreciation for physical education.
- Establish and maintain standards of behavior to create safe, orderly, and effective environments for learning.
- Provide adapted physical education services to students with intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, orthopedic impairments, or other disabling condition.
- Collaborate with other educational personnel to provide inclusive activities or programs for children with disabilities.
- Maintain thorough student records to document attendance, participation, or progress, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
- Advise education professionals of students' physical abilities or disabilities and the accommodations required to enhance their school performance.
- Communicate behavioral observations and student progress reports to students, parents, teachers, or administrators.
- Write or modify individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with intellectual or physical disabilities.
- Write reports to summarize student performance, social growth, or physical development.
- Prepare lesson plans in accordance with individualized education plans (IEPs) and the functional abilities or needs of students.
- Attend in-service training, workshops, or meetings to keep abreast of current practices or trends in adapted physical education.
- Review adapted physical education programs or practices to ensure compliance with government or other regulations.
- Request or order physical education equipment, following standard procedures.
- Maintain inventory of instructional equipment, materials, or aids.
- Assess students' physical progress or needs.
- Evaluate the motor needs of individual students to determine their need for adapted physical education services.
- Assist in screening or placement of students in adapted physical education programs.
- Conduct needs assessments and strategic learning assessments to develop the basis for curriculum development or to update curricula.
- Interview subject-matter experts or conduct other research to develop instructional content.
- Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
- Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
- Interpret and enforce provisions of state education codes and rules and regulations of state education boards.
- Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
- Advise teaching and administrative staff in curriculum development, use of materials and equipment, and implementation of state and federal programs and procedures.
- Advise and teach students.
- Recommend, order, or authorize purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet student educational needs and district standards.
- Update the content of educational programs to ensure that students are being trained with equipment and processes that are technologically current.
- Address public audiences to explain program objectives and to elicit support.
- Research, evaluate, and prepare recommendations on curricula, instructional methods, and materials for school systems.
- Prepare grant proposals, budgets, and program policies and goals or assist in their preparation.
- Prepare or approve manuals, guidelines, and reports on state educational policies and practices for distribution to school districts.
- Coordinate activities of workers engaged in cataloging, distributing, and maintaining educational materials and equipment in curriculum libraries and laboratories.
- Adapt instructional content or delivery methods for different levels or types of learners.
- Analyze performance data to determine effectiveness of instructional systems, courses, or instructional materials.
- Assess effectiveness and efficiency of instruction according to ease of instructional technology use and student learning, knowledge transfer, and satisfaction.
- Define instructional, learning, or performance objectives.
- Design instructional aids for stand-alone or instructor-led classroom or online use.
- Design learning products, including Web-based aids or electronic performance support systems.
- Develop instructional materials, such as lesson plans, handouts, or examinations.
- Develop master course documentation or manuals according to applicable accreditation, certification, or other requirements.
- Develop measurement tools to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction or training interventions.
- Edit instructional materials, such as books, simulation exercises, lesson plans, instructor guides, and tests.
- Present and make recommendations regarding course design, technology, and instruction delivery options.
- Provide analytical support for the design and development of training curricula, learning strategies, educational policies, or courseware standards.
- Recommend changes to curricula or delivery methods, based on information such as instructional effectiveness data, current or future performance requirements, feasibility, and costs.
- Research and evaluate emerging instructional technologies or methods.
- Teach instructors to use instructional technology or to integrate technology with teaching.
- Conduct needs assessments and strategic learning assessments to develop the basis for curriculum development or to update curricula.
- Interview subject-matter experts or conduct other research to develop instructional content.
- Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
- Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
- Administer, proctor, or score academic or diagnostic assessments.
- Provide feedback to students, using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, or build confidence in students.
- Teach students study skills, note-taking skills, and test-taking strategies.
- Provide private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance, improve occupational skills, or prepare for academic or occupational tests.
- Participate in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques.
- Monitor student performance or assist students in academic environments, such as classrooms, laboratories, or computing centers.
- Schedule tutoring appointments with students or their parents.
- Organize tutoring environment to promote productivity and learning.
- Communicate students' progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, by phone, or by email.
- Maintain records of students' assessment results, progress, feedback, or school performance, ensuring confidentiality of all records.
- Identify, develop, or implement intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans (IEPs) for students.
- Prepare and facilitate tutoring workshops, collaborative projects, or academic support sessions for small groups of students.
- Prepare lesson plans or learning modules for tutoring sessions according to students' needs and goals.
- Develop teaching or training materials, such as handouts, study materials, or quizzes.
- Travel to students' homes, libraries, or schools to conduct tutoring sessions.
- Research or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.
- Review class material with students by discussing text, working solutions to problems, or reviewing worksheets or other assignments.
- Collaborate with students, parents, teachers, school administrators, or counselors to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress.
- Assess students' progress throughout tutoring sessions.
- Administer, proctor, or score academic or diagnostic assessments.
- Determine training needs of students or workers.
- Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
- Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
- Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
- Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.
- Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.
- Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.
- Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.
- Integrate academic and vocational curricula so that students can obtain a variety of skills.
- Select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.
- Conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects.
- Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.
- Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.
- Advise students on course selection, career decisions, and other academic and vocational concerns.
- Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.
- Develop teaching aids, such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.
- Serve on faculty and school committees concerned with budgeting, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.
- Arrange for lectures by experts in designated fields.
- Review enrollment applications and correspond with applicants to obtain additional information.
- Determine training needs of students or workers.
- Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
- Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Supervise students' laboratory and clinical work.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as pharmacology, mental health nursing, and community health care practices.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Demonstrate patient care in clinical units of hospitals.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
- Mentor junior and adjunct faculty members.
- Coordinate training programs with area universities, clinics, hospitals, health agencies, or vocational schools.
- Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
- Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
- Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
- Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
- Participate in campus and community events.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
- Conduct faculty performance evaluations.
- Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
- Act as advisers to student organizations.
- Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
- Maintain a clinical practice.
- Assess clinical education needs and patient and client teaching needs using a variety of methods.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory and clinic work, assignments, and papers.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
- Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by administrative policy.
- Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Prepare instructional program objectives, outlines, and lesson plans.
- Confer with other teachers and professionals to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning and development.
- Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
- Enforce policies and rules governing students.
- Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.
- Meet with other instructors to discuss individual students and their progress.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
- Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations, and provide individual instruction to teach topics and skills, such as cooking, dancing, writing, physical fitness, photography, personal finance, and flying.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine their priorities for their children.
- Schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.
- Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Participate in publicity planning and student recruitment.
- Write instructional articles on designated subjects.
- Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
- Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests, and issue grades in accordance with performance.
- Assign and grade class work and homework.
