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    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
    Today's Date: 6/10/2024
    Exclude this category Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.

    Exclude this category Bachelor's degree

    Exclude this category English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
    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.
    Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
    Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
    Administrative - Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
    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.
    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.
    Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
    Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

    Exclude this category Basic Skills
    • *Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
    • *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.
    • *Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
    • *Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
    • *Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems.
    • *Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
    • *Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
    • Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
    • *Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
    • *Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

    Social Skills
    • *Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
    • *Instructing Teaching others how to do something.
    • *Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
    • *Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
    • *Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.
    • *Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

    Complex Problem Solving Skills
    • *Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

    Technical Skills
    • Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
    • Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
    • Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
    • Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
    • *Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
    • Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
    • Programming Writing computer programs for various purposes.
    • Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
    • Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
    • Technology Design Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
    • Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

    Systems Skills
    • *Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
    • *Systems Analysis Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
    • *Systems Evaluation Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

    Resource Management Skills
    • Management of Financial Resources Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
    • Management of Material Resources Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
    • *Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
    • *Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others.

    Desktop Computer Skills
  • SpreadsheetsUsing a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs.
  • PresentationsUsing a computer application to create, manipulate, edit, and show virtual slide presentations.
  • InternetNavigating the Internet to find information, including the ability to open and configure standard browsers; use searches, hypertext references, and transfer protocols; and send and retrieve electronic mail (e-mail).
  • NavigationUsing scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer's operating system. Being able to access and switch between applications and files of interest.
  • Word ProcessingUsing a computer application to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save, and retrieve word processing documents.
  • GraphicsWorking with pictures in graphics programs or other applications, including creating simple graphics, manipulating the appearance, and inserting graphics into other programs.
  • DatabasesUsing a computer application to manage large amounts of information, including creating and editing simple databases, inputting data, retrieving specific records, and creating reports to communicate the information.


  • Exclude this category Body Positioning
    • Requires standing

    Communication
    • Requires public speaking
    • Requires telephone conversations
    • Requires use of electronic mail
    • Requires writing letters and memos
    • Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
    • Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)

    Conflict
    • Includes conflict situations
    • Requires dealing with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous people

    Environment
    • Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable

    Impact of Decisions
    • Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, clients or the company
    • Opportunity to make decisions without supervision
    • Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization

    Level of Challenge
    • Freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals
    • Requires being exact or highly accurate

    Pace and Scheduling
    • Requires meeting strict deadlines

    Personal Interaction
    • Requires work with external customers or the public
    • Requires work with others in a group or team
    • Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities

    Responsibility for Others
    • Includes responsibility for work outcomes and results
    • Includes responsibility for the health and safety of others

    Work Setting
    • Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
    • Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people


    Exclude this category
    • Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
    • Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
    • Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
    • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
    • Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
    • Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
    • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
    • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
    • Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
    • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
    • Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
    • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
    • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
    • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
    • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
    • Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
    • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
    • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
    • Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
    • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
    • Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
    • Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.
    • Assign and grade class work and homework.
    • Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
    • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
    • Select, store, order, issue, inventory, and maintain classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
    • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
    • Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
    • Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
    • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
    • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

    Exclude this category
    Training and Teaching Others
    • Apply multiple teaching methods.
    • Teach others to use technology or equipment.

    Getting Information

      Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
      • Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

      Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
      • Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
      • Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.

      Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

        Thinking Creatively
        • Develop instructional objectives.
        • Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
        • Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
        • Plan educational activities.
        • Plan experiential learning activities.

        Working with Computers

          Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

            Making Decisions and Solving Problems

              Developing Objectives and Strategies

                Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

                  Documenting/Recording Information
                  • Create technology-based learning materials.
                  • Document lesson plans.
                  • Maintain student records.
                  • Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
                  • Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.

                  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
                  • Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
                  • Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
                  • Monitor student performance.
                  • Supervise school or student activities.

                  Coaching and Developing Others
                  • Encourage students.

                  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

                    Developing and Building Teams

                      Analyzing Data or Information

                        Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

                          Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
                          • Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
                          • Evaluate student work.
                          • Prepare tests.

                          Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

                            Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

                              Communicating with People Outside the Organization

                                Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
                                • Assign class work to students.
                                • Coordinate student extracurricular activities.
                                • Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

                                Processing Information

                                  Performing Administrative Activities

                                    Scheduling Work and Activities

                                      Assisting and Caring for Others
                                      • Assist students with special educational needs.

                                      Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
                                      • Advise students on academic or career matters.
                                      • Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

                                      Performing for or Working Directly with the Public


                                        Exclude this category Tools

                                        Microphones
                                        • Handheld microphones
                                        • Wireless microphones

                                        Multimedia projectors
                                        • Computer projectors
                                        • Multimedia projection equipment

                                        Portable data input terminals
                                        • Interactive whiteboard controllers
                                        • Student response systems

                                        Scientific calculator
                                        • Digital calculators
                                        • Scientific calculators

                                        Televisions
                                        • Liquid crystal display LCD televisions
                                        • Television monitors

                                        Technology

                                        Data base user interface and query software
                                        • Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud EC2
                                        • Amazon Web Services AWS software
                                        • Microsoft Access
                                        • Microsoft SQL Server
                                        • MySQL
                                        • Oracle Database
                                        • Structured query language SQL

                                        Development environment software
                                        • Apache Ant
                                        • Apache Kafka
                                        • Eclipse IDE
                                        • Go
                                        • Microsoft .NET Framework
                                        • Microsoft Azure software
                                        • Microsoft PowerShell
                                        • Microsoft Visual Studio
                                        • Ruby

                                        Object or component oriented development software
                                        • Apache Groovy
                                        • Apache JMeter
                                        • C#
                                        • C++
                                        • Object oriented development environment software
                                        • Objective C
                                        • Oracle Java
                                        • Perl
                                        • Python
                                        • Scala
                                        • jQuery

                                        Operating system software
                                        • Bash
                                        • Linux
                                        • Microsoft Windows
                                        • Microsoft Windows Server
                                        • Microsoft operating system
                                        • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
                                        • Shell script
                                        • UNIX

                                        Web platform development software
                                        • Apache Tomcat
                                        • Google Angular
                                        • Hypertext markup language HTML
                                        • Hypertext preprocessor PHP
                                        • JavaScript
                                        • JavaScript Object Notation JSON
                                        • Node.js
                                        • React