Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors Go Back to List Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or English as a Second Language. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Graphics or photo imaging software

Tasks
	Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
	Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
	Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
	Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
	Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.
	Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
	Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
	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.
	Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
	Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.

Skills
	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.
	Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
	Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Knowledge
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
	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.
	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.
	History and Archeology - Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $78,952.00 $37.95  $28.13  $31.60 - $41.82  Hartford $78,526.00 $37.76  $27.99  $32.47 - $41.82  New Haven $78,225.00 $37.61  $29.47  $32.75 - $44.04  New London/Norwich $69,440.00 $33.39  $28.15  $29.74 - $39.27

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   55   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer somewhat limited job opportunities.

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