# Tasks & work activities — further education 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.