adult-literacy-teacher/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — adult literacy teacher

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 25-3011.00 (Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors).

Task statements

• [Core] Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
• [Core] Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
• [Core] Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• [Core] Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
• [Core] Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.
• [Core] Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
• [Core] Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
• [Core] Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects, such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.
• [Core] Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
• [Core] Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• [Core] Assign and grade class work and homework.
• [Core] Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
• [Core] Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures.
• [Core] Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
• [Core] Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accordance with performance.
• [Core] Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
• [Core] Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
• [Core] Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
• [Core] Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• [Core] Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.
• [Core] Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.
• [Core] Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
• [Core] Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• [Core] Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• [Core] Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• [Core] Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
• [Core] Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.
• [Core] Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
• [Core] Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
• [Supplemental] Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination.
• [Supplemental] Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment.
• [Supplemental] Advise students on internships, prospective employers, and job placement services.
• [Supplemental] Select and schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.
• [Supplemental] Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
• [Supplemental] Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers.
• [Supplemental] Confer with leaders of government and community groups to coordinate student training or to find opportunities for students to fulfill curriculum requirements.
• [Supplemental] Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.

Detailed work activities

• Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
• Advise students on academic or career matters.
• Apply multiple teaching methods.
• Assess educational needs of students.
• Assign class work to students.
• Assist students with special educational needs.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Collaborate with other agencies and institutions to coordinate educational matters.
• Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
• Create technology-based learning materials.
• Develop instructional objectives.
• Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
• Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
• Distribute instructional or library materials.
• Document lesson plans.
• Encourage students.
• Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
• Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
• Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
• Evaluate performance of educational staff.
• Evaluate student work.
• Maintain student records.
• Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
• Monitor student performance.
• Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
• Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
• Plan educational activities.
• Plan experiential learning activities.
• Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
• Prepare tests.
• Promote educational institutions or programs.
• Schedule instructional activities.
• Select educational materials or equipment.
• Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
• Set up classroom materials or equipment.
• Teach classes in area of specialization.
• Teach life skills.
• Train staff members.