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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

ID

work_education/elementary_school_teachers_except_special_education

Type

TASK

Children

38

Child Nodes (38)

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Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

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Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.

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Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.

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Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

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Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

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Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

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Read books to entire classes or small groups.

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Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

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Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

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Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.

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Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

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Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

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Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

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Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

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Assign and grade class work and homework.

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Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

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Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

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Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

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Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.

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Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.

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Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

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Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

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Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.

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Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

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Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

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Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.

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Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

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Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and needs.

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Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

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Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

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Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.

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Organize and label materials and display students' work.

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Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

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Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

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Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

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Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.

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Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

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Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.