Occupation
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
$63,970 medianBright outlookBachelor's typical
O*NET 31.0 · 25-2021.00
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- 02Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- 03Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
- 04Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
- 05Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.
- 06Read books to entire classes or small groups.
- 07Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- 08Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- 09Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
- 10Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- 11Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
- 12Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
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What the posting will be called
Classroom TeacherElementary School TeacherElementary TeacherTeacherArt TeacherElementary Classroom TeacherMath Teacher (Mathematics Teacher)Music TeacherPrimary TeacherReading Teacher
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Knowledge the job leans on
English LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematicsCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyTherapy and CounselingComputers and ElectronicsPublic Safety and Security
Skills that carry over from service
InstructingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingPersuasion