Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Go Back to List Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Development environment software

Tasks
	Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
	Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
	Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
	Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
	Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
	Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
	Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
	Assign and grade class work and homework.
	Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
	Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.

Skills
	Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
	Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Knowledge
	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.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	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.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
	Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $83,314.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A  Bridgeport/Stamford $91,081.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A  Danbury $84,560.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A  Hartford $83,355.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A  New Haven $78,454.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A  New London/Norwich $81,486.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A  Waterbury $75,131.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A  Torrington $72,047.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   1024   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, but the number of annual openings will offer excellent job opportunities.

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