What do career/technical education teachers, secondary school do?
Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.
This describes a U.S. occupation, not a live vacancy. Individual employers may use different titles and requirements.
Job titles to recognize in your search
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- Agricultural Education Teacher
- Auto Technology Instructor (Automotive Technology Instructor)
- Career and Technical Education Teacher (CTE Teacher)
- Cosmetology Teacher
- Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher (FACS Teacher)
- Instructor
- Teacher
- Technology Education Teacher
Core tasks to compare with a job posting
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- 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.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
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