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About the Job
Teach occupational, career and technical, or vocational subjects at the secondary school level in public or private schools.
It is also Called
- Agricultural Education Instructor
- Agricultural Education Teacher
- Agriculture Teacher
- Agriscience Instructor
- Agriscience Teacher
- Allied Health Instructor
- Allied Health Teacher
- Auto Body Repair Teacher
- Auto Collision Repair Instructor (Automotive Collision Repair Instructor)
- Auto Mechanics Instructor (Automotive Mechanics Instructor)
What They Do
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- 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.
- Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
- Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Interests
People who work in this occupation generally have the interest code: S.
This means people who work in this occupation generally have Social interests.
Work Values
People who work in this occupation generally prize Relationships, but also value Achievement and Independence in their jobs.
Things They Need to Know
- Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Things They Need to Be Able to Do
- Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
- Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Education Required
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Wages
In 2012, the average annual wage in California was $71,500.00 with most people making between $48,340.00 and $96,440.00
Outlook
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During 2010, this occupation employed approximately 3,200 people in California. It is projected that there will be 3,100 employed in 2020.
This occupation will have about 0 openings due to growth and about 90 replacement openings for approximately 90 total annual openings.
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Industries that Employ this Occupation
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