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Typical Tasks: What You Might do in a Day

  • Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
  • Assist students with special educational needs.
  • Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
  • Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
  • Create technology-based learning materials.
  • Develop instructional materials.
  • Develop instructional objectives.
  • Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
  • Direct activities of subordinates.
  • Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
  • Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
  • Display student work.
  • Distribute instructional or library materials.
  • Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
  • Evaluate student work.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Maintain student records.
  • Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
  • Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
  • Monitor student performance.
  • Plan educational activities.
  • Plan experiential learning activities.
  • Prepare tests.
  • Set up classroom materials or equipment.
  • Supervise school or student activities.
  • Teach life skills.
  • Teach others to use technology or equipment.
  • Tutor students who need extra assistance.
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