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Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School

Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

Key skills

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
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.
Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections) and O*NET, used under CC BY 4.0.