According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. | 94% |
| Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students. | 91% |
| Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. | 88% |
| Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. | 88% |
| Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. | 87% |
| Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations. | 87% |
| Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students. | 87% |
| Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage. | 87% |
| Prepare materials and classroom for class activities. | 86% |
| Assign and grade class work and homework. | 85% |
| Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. | 85% |
| Instruct students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop, and field studies. | 85% |
| Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations. | 84% |
| Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress. | 83% |
| Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students. | 82% |
| Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. | 81% |
| Plan and supervise work-experience programs in businesses, industrial shops, and school laboratories. | 81% |
| Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress. | 81% |
| Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests. | 81% |
| Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms. | 77% |
| Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities. | 76% |
| Place students in jobs, or make referrals to job placement services. | 76% |
| Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help. | 76% |
| Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests. | 75% |
| Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula. | 74% |
| Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence. | 72% |
| Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs. | 72% |
| Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs. | 72% |
| Select, order, store, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. | 71% |
| Keep informed about trends in education and subject matter specialties. | 70% |
| Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration. | 68% |
| Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required. | 65% |
| Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading. | 60% |
