Elementary and Middle School Teachers

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.99
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.95
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.94
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.92
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.91
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.90
Read books to entire classes or small groups.88
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.88
Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.88
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.87
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.87
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.84

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Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.84
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.84
Assign and grade class work and homework.84
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.83
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.83
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.82
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.81
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.80
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.79
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.79
Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.79
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.78
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.78
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.76
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.76
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.72
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and needs.71
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.68
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.67
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.65
Organize and label materials and display students' work.64
Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.62
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.60
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.56
Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.56
Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.52

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Instructing81
Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies81
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Speaking78
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening75
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 Thinking75
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Monitoring75
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Social Perceptiveness75
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Coordination72
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Reading Comprehension72
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Service Orientation72
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Writing72
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Learning69
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

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Judgment and Decision Making69
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Time Management69
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Complex Problem Solving53
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Persuasion53
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Negotiation50
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Systems Analysis50
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation50
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Mathematics44
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Management of Personnel Resources41
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Operations Analysis28
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Science25
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Operations Monitoring22
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Technology Design22
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Management of Material Resources19
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Programming19
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Quality Control Analysis19
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Equipment Selection13
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Management of Financial Resources3
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Operation and Control3
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Equipment Maintenance0
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Troubleshooting0
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

English Language97
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Education and Training96
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Mathematics73
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Customer and Personal Service71
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.
Psychology67
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.
Therapy and Counseling57
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Computers and Electronics56
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Public Safety and Security55
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.
Administration and Management54
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.
Administrative54
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Communications and Media53
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Sociology and Anthropology49
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.

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Geography47
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
History and Archeology47
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Philosophy and Theology42
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Personnel and Human Resources38
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Law and Government37
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Telecommunications26
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Foreign Language25
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Fine Arts24
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Biology21
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Engineering and Technology21
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.
Design20
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Sales and Marketing20
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Medicine and Dentistry18
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Transportation18
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Economics and Accounting14
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Physics13
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Building and Construction10
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Production and Processing9
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Chemistry8
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Mechanical7
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Food Production2
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Oral Expression91
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Inductive Reasoning75
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Comprehension75
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Problem Sensitivity75
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Speech Clarity75
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition75
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Deductive Reasoning72
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Fluency of Ideas72
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Information Ordering72
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Written Comprehension72
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression72
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Near Vision69
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

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Originality69
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Category Flexibility60
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Selective Attention53
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Far Vision50
The ability to see details at a distance.
Flexibility of Closure50
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Mathematical Reasoning50
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Time Sharing50
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Memorization47
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Number Facility47
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Auditory Attention44
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Perceptual Speed41
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Speed of Closure41
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Visual Color Discrimination41
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Visualization41
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Stamina28
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Trunk Strength28
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Hearing Sensitivity25
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Static Strength25
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Extent Flexibility22
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Gross Body Coordination22
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Multilimb Coordination22
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Wrist-Finger Speed22
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Finger Dexterity19
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Arm-Hand Steadiness16
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Depth Perception13
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Gross Body Equilibrium13
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Manual Dexterity13
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Dynamic Strength10
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Explosive Strength10
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Speed of Limb Movement10
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Control Precision3
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Sound Localization3
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Dynamic Flexibility0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision0
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Rate Control0
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Reaction Time0
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Response Orientation0
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Spatial Orientation0
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Training and Teaching Others87
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Assisting and Caring for Others79
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Working with Computers78
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Coaching and Developing Others77
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships77
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge75
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems73
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates72
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Thinking Creatively72
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Scheduling Work and Activities70
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Developing Objectives and Strategies69
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others68
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work68
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others68
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Developing and Building Teams66
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Getting Information65
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events62
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization61
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Documenting/Recording Information60
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public60
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates58
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others58
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings56
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People53
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Analyzing Data or Information52
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Performing Administrative Activities52
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Processing Information51
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards45
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others43
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Performing General Physical Activities40
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Handling and Moving Objects34
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information30
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources26
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Staffing Organizational Units22
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials21
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Selling or Influencing Others18
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment11
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment11
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Controlling Machines and Processes10
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment7
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment2
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Dependability88
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Cooperation85
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Empathy85
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Integrity84
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Optimism84
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Social Orientation83
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Sincerity77
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Perseverance71
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Self-Control71
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Stress Tolerance69
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Adaptability68
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Achievement Orientation66
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.

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Attention to Detail60
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Self-Confidence59
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Leadership Orientation56
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
Initiative51
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Humility50
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
Intellectual Curiosity49
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.
Tolerance for Ambiguity46
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Innovation45
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Cautiousness42
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Social100
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Artistic48
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Conventional46
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Investigative39
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Realistic27
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Enterprising26
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

E-Mail
- Every day100%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important97%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others89%
- Contact with others most of the time11%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours97%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day89%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)95%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important71%
- Very important24%
Public Speaking
- Every day85%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important67%
- Very important26%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day83%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day54%
- Once a week or more but not every day35%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually54%
- More than half the time26%
- Less than half the time11%

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Conflict Situations
- Every day46%
- Once a week or more but not every day30%
- Once a year or more but not every month16%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Every day42%
- Once a week or more but not every day31%
- Once a month or more but not every week16%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- Some freedom43%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day68%
- Once a year or more but not every month12%
- Never14%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results65%
- No results15%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility43%
- High responsibility29%
- Limited responsibility14%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom35%
- Some freedom37%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility53%
- Limited responsibility19%
Time Pressure
- Every day21%
- Once a week or more but not every day43%
- Once a month or more but not every week26%
Telephone Conversations
- Once a month or more but not every week29%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day13%
- Once a week or more but not every day40%
- Once a month or more but not every week44%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important19%
- Very important29%
- Important23%
- Fairly important27%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Once a week or more but not every day12%
- Never20%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Continually or almost continually21%
- More than half the time19%
- About half the time17%
- Less than half the time41%
Level of Competition
- Highly competitive24%
- Moderately competitive34%
- Slightly competitive22%
- Not at all competitive20%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Every day21%
- Once a month or more but not every week26%
- Never45%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Very important36%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a month or more but not every week39%
- Once a year or more but not every month31%
- Never23%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- More than half the time15%
- Less than half the time46%
- Never24%
Spend Time Sitting
- More than half the time11%
- Less than half the time79%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- About half the time16%
- Less than half the time60%
- Never14%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- More than half the time12%
- About half the time17%
- Less than half the time45%
- Never25%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Less than half the time64%
- Never24%
Degree of Automation
- Highly automated11%
- Moderately automated13%
- Slightly automated33%
- Not at all automated44%
Consequence of Error
- Serious17%
- Fairly serious40%
- Not serious at all40%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Once a year or more but not every month31%
- Never51%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Every day12%
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month22%
- Never62%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- Less than half the time24%
- Never66%
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Never89%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Once a year or more but not every month21%
- Never79%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Never97%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Never90%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Never91%
Exposed to High Places
- Never98%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never97%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Never97%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Not important at all97%
Work Schedules
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)99%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Never100%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Never100%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never100%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never100%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Never100%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Electronic mail software
Email software, Microsoft Outlook
Computer based training software
Common Curriculum, EasyCBM, Padlet, Schoology
Multi-media educational software
Edpuzzle, Kahoot!, Nearpod, Seesaw
Desktop communications software
ClassDojo, ClassTag, Tadpoles
Graphics or photo imaging software
Graphics software, JamBoard
Video creation and editing software
Flipgrid, Screencastify
Word processing software
Google Docs, Microsoft Word
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint, Pear Deck
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Document management software
Microsoft SharePoint
Video conferencing software
Google Meet
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
Google Drive
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Data base user interface and query software
Blackboard software
Project management software
Google Classroom

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Apply multiple teaching methods.
Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
Plan educational activities.
Set up classroom materials or equipment.
Evaluate student work.
Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
Monitor student performance.
Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
Read to students.

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Create technology-based learning materials.
Develop instructional objectives.
Assign class work to students.
Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
Encourage students.
Prepare tests.
Maintain student records.
Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
Assist students with special educational needs.
Document lesson plans.
Teach others to use technology or equipment.
Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
Plan experiential learning activities.
Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
Evaluate performance of educational staff.
Supervise student research or internship work.
Display student work.
Supervise school or student activities.
Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
Distribute instructional or library materials.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Manage outreach activities.
Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
Coordinate student extracurricular activities.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Elementary School Teacher (Nof)

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