Saved Careers List - no Careers are selected
Saved Careers (0)

Secondary School Teachers

  • Education and Training

Tasks

What tasks do Secondary School Teachers perform?

  • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.

  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.

  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.


Knowledge

What do Secondary School Teachers need to know?

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • 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.

  • 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.


Skills

What skills do Secondary School Teachers need?

  • Instructing

    Teaching others how to do something.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Learning Strategies

    Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.



You might also be interested in…


Data on career profiles are based on information supplied by the O*NET Program, sponsored by U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration.