Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
25-2023.00
Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.
Sample of reported job titles: Agriscience Technology Instructor (Agriculture Science Technology Instructor), Business Education Teacher, Business Teacher, Career and Technology Education Teacher (CTE Teacher), Career Discovery Teacher, Computer Discovery Teacher, Computer Science Teacher, Computer Teacher, Computer Technology Teacher, Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (FACS Teacher), Home Economics Teacher, Industrial Arts Teacher, Industrial Technology Teacher, Middle School Family and Consumer Science Teacher (Middle School FACS Teacher), Middle School Teacher, Middle School Technology Education Teacher (Middle School Tech Ed Teacher), Teacher, Technology Education Teacher (Tech Ed Teacher), Technology Lab Teacher, Technology Teacher, Vocational Teacher
Occupation-Specific Information
Tasks
- 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.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
- Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Select, store, order, issue, inventory, and maintain classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
- Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
- Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
- Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
- Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
- Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
- Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
- Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Technology Skills
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Analytical or scientific software -
Data visualization software; SAS π₯
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Application server software -
Apache HTTP Server; Docker π₯; GitHub π₯; Spring Boot π₯
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Business intelligence and data analysis software -
Tableau π₯
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Calendar and scheduling software -
Calendar and scheduling software
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Cloud-based data access and sharing software -
Atlassian Confluence π₯
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Cloud-based management software -
Amazon Web Services AWS CloudFormation π₯; Splunk Enterprise π₯
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Clustering software -
VMware
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Computer based training software -
Blackboard Learn; Course management system software; Desire2Learn LMS software; Learning management system LMS; Sakai CLE
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Configuration management software -
Puppet π₯
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Customer relationship management CRM software -
Salesforce software π₯
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Data base management system software -
Amazon DynamoDB π₯; Apache Cassandra π₯; Apache Hadoop π₯; Elasticsearch π₯; MongoDB π₯; NoSQL π₯
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Data base user interface and query software -
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2 π₯; Amazon Web Services AWS software π₯; Microsoft Access π₯; Microsoft SQL Server π₯; MySQL π₯; Oracle Database π₯; Structured query language SQL π₯
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Development environment software -
Apache Ant; Apache Kafka π₯; Eclipse IDE π₯; Go π₯; Microsoft .NET Framework π₯; Microsoft Azure software π₯; Microsoft PowerShell π₯; Microsoft Visual Studio π₯; Ruby π₯
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Electronic mail software -
Email software; Microsoft Outlook π₯
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Enterprise application integration software -
Atlassian Bamboo π₯; Extensible markup language XML π₯; Jenkins CI π₯
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Enterprise resource planning ERP software -
Oracle PeopleSoft π₯; SAP software π₯
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Expert system software -
Ansible software π₯
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File versioning software -
Git π₯
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Graphical user interface development software -
Salesforce Visualforce
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Information retrieval or search software -
DOC Cop; iParadigms Turnitin
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Internet browser software -
Web browser software
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Object or component oriented development software -
Apache Groovy; Apache JMeter; C# π₯; C++ π₯; jQuery π₯; Object oriented development environment software; Objective C π₯; Oracle Java π₯; Perl π₯; Python π₯; Scala π₯
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Object oriented data base management software -
PostgreSQL π₯
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Office suite software -
Microsoft Office software π₯
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Operating system software -
Bash π₯; Linux π₯; Microsoft operating system; Microsoft Windows π₯; Microsoft Windows Server π₯; Red Hat Enterprise Linux; Shell script π₯; UNIX π₯
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Optical character reader OCR or scanning software -
Image scanning software
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Presentation software -
Microsoft PowerPoint π₯
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Process mapping and design software -
Microsoft Visio π₯
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Program testing software -
Debugging software; JUnit π₯; Selenium π₯; TestNG
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Project management software -
Atlassian JIRA π₯
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Spreadsheet software -
Microsoft Excel π₯
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Storage networking software -
Amazon Simple Storage Service S3 π₯
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Web platform development software -
Apache Tomcat π₯; Google Angular π₯; Hypertext markup language HTML π₯; Hypertext preprocessor PHP; JavaScript π₯; JavaScript Object Notation JSON π₯; Node.js π₯; React π₯
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Word processing software -
Collaborative editing software; Google Docs π₯; Microsoft Word π₯
Occupational Requirements
Work Activities
- Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information - Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People - Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Processing Information - Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Analyzing Data or Information - Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Developing Objectives and Strategies - Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Scheduling Work and Activities - Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
- Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
- Working with Computers - Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment - Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment - Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment - Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
- Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others - Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization - Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
- Selling or Influencing Others - Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others - Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Developing and Building Teams - Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates - Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Providing Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
- Performing Administrative Activities - Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
- Staffing Organizational Units - Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
- Monitoring and Controlling Resources - Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Detailed Work Activities
- Apply multiple teaching methods.
- Set up classroom materials or equipment.
- Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
- Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
- Develop instructional objectives.
- Encourage students.
- Maintain student records.
- Monitor student performance.
- Teach others to use technology or equipment.
- Evaluate student work.
- Assign class work to students.
- Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
- Prepare tests.
- Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
- Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
- Create technology-based learning materials.
- Plan educational activities.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
- Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- Distribute instructional or library materials.
- Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
- Assist students with special educational needs.
- Document lesson plans.
- Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
- Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
- Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
- Plan experiential learning activities.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
- Coordinate student extracurricular activities.
- Supervise school or student activities.