Typical Tasks
Conduct or participate in workshops, committees, and conferences designed to promote the intellectual, social, and physical welfare of students.
Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
Address public audiences to explain program objectives and to elicit support.
Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
Recommend, order, or authorize purchase of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and visual aids designed to meet student educational needs and district standards.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Social
Working with people
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Integrity
Initiative
Leadership
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Cooperation
What key skills are needed for this job?
Learning Strategies
Writing
Speaking
Instructing
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Expected 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.
Common Activities
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.