Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Go Back to List Teach occupational, career and technical, or vocational subjects at the secondary school level in public or private schools.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Computer aided design CAD software

Tasks
	Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
	Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
	Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
	Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
	Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
	Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
	Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
	Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
	Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
	Assign and grade class work and homework.

Skills
	Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	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.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
	Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

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.
	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.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	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.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	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.
	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.
	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.
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Education & Training   Education:   Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.   Related Experience:   A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $93,738.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A  Bridgeport/Stamford $99,353.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A  Hartford $93,965.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A  New Haven $90,988.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A  New London/Norwich $93,141.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A  Waterbury $87,073.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A  Torrington $86,084.00 N/A  N/A  N/A - N/A

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   97   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer limited job opportunities.

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