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Occupation

Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.

$61,540 medianBelow-avg outlookBachelor's typical

O*NET 31.0 · 25-3011.00

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accordance with performance.
  2. 02Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
  3. 03Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
  4. 04Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
  5. 05Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
  6. 06Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  7. 07Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  8. 08Assign and grade class work and homework.
  9. 09Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.
  10. 10Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects, such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.
  11. 11Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  12. 12Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.

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What the posting will be called

Adult Basic Education Instructor (ABE Instructor)ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor)GED Instructor (General Educational Development Instructor)TeacherAdult Basic Education Teacher (ABE Teacher)Adult Education InstructorAdult Education TeacherESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher)ESOL Teacher (English for Speakers of Other Languages Teacher)GED Teacher (General Educational Development Teacher)

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Knowledge the job leans on

English LanguageEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeAdministration and ManagementMathematicsPsychologySociology and Anthropology

Skills that carry over from service

InstructingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationNegotiation