language-school-teacher/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — language school teacher

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 25-1124.00 (Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary).

Task statements

• [Core] Organize and direct study abroad programs.
• [Core] Write letters of recommendation for students.
• [Core] Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
• [Core] Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• [Core] Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• [Core] Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• [Core] Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
• [Core] Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
• [Core] Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as how to speak and write a foreign language and the cultural aspects of areas where a particular language is used.
• [Core] Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
• [Core] Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
• [Core] Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and activities.
• [Core] Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
• [Core] Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in scholarly journals, books, or electronic media.
• [Core] Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
• [Core] Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
• [Core] Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
• [Core] Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
• [Core] Participate in campus and community events.
• [Core] Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
• [Supplemental] Develop and maintain Web pages for teaching-related purposes.
• [Supplemental] Act as advisers to student organizations.
• [Supplemental] Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
• [Supplemental] Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.

Detailed work activities

• Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
• Advise students on academic or career matters.
• Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
• Compile specialized bibliographies or lists of materials.
• Coordinate student extracurricular activities.
• Create technology-based learning materials.
• Develop instructional materials.
• Develop instructional objectives.
• Direct department activities.
• Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
• Evaluate student work.
• Guide class discussions.
• Maintain student records.
• Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
• Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
• Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
• Prepare tests.
• Promote educational institutions or programs.
• Research topics in area of expertise.
• Select educational materials or equipment.
• Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
• Stay informed about current developments in field of specialization.
• Supervise student research or internship work.
• Teach humanities courses at the college level.
• Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
• Write grant proposals.
• Write reports or evaluations.