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Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors
SOC: 25-3011.00

Description:

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or English as a Second Language. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.

National Salary Information:

Hourly Statistics:

Annual Statistics:

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015 wage data.

Employment Projections:

Employment (2014):
77,500 employed

Projected (2024):
83,000 employed

Projected growth (2014-2024)

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2015 2014-2024 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2014-2024). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

Alternate Titles:

Adult Basic Education Instructor (ABE Instructor)

Adult Basic Education Teacher (ABE Teacher)

Adult Basic Studies Teacher

Adult Education Instructor

Adult Education Teacher

Adult Educator

Adult High School Instructor

Adult Literacy Instructor

Adult Literacy Teacher

Adult Remedial Education Instructor

Adult School Teacher

Adult Secondary Education Instructor

Bilingual Instructor

Bilingual Teacher

Developmental Education Instructor

English as a Second Language Instructor (ESL Instructor)

English Instructor

ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher)

ESOL Instructor (English for Speakers of Other Languages Instructor)

ESOL Teacher (English for Speakers of Other Languages Teacher)

Family Literacy Coordinator

GED Preparation Teacher (General Educational Development Preparation Teacher)

GED Teacher (General Educational Development Teacher)

General Educational Development Instructor (GED Instructor)

Instructor

Intensive English Program Curriculum Coordinator (IEP Curriculum Coordinator)

Reading Instructor

Reading Specialist

Reading Teacher

Remedial Reading, Math, or Other Subject Teacher

Teacher

Transitional Studies Instructor

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Experience:

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Education:

Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

Job Training:

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Required Skills:

Reading Comprehension

Active Listening

Writing

Speaking

Mathematics

Science

Critical Thinking

Active Learning

Learning Strategies

Monitoring

Social Perceptiveness

Coordination

Persuasion

Negotiation

Instructing

Service Orientation

Complex Problem Solving

Technology Design

Programming

Operation Monitoring

Judgment and Decision Making

Systems Analysis

Systems Evaluation

Time Management

Management of Material Resources

Management of Personnel Resources

Knowledge Used:

Administration and Management

Clerical

Economics and Accounting

Sales and Marketing

Customer and Personal Service

Personnel and Human Resources

Computers and Electronics

Mechanical

Mathematics

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

Psychology

Sociology and Anthropology

Geography

Medicine and Dentistry

Therapy and Counseling

Education and Training

English Language

Foreign Language

Fine Arts

History and Archeology

Philosophy and Theology

Public Safety and Security

Law and Government

Telecommunications

Communications and Media

Transportation

Tasks:

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.

Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

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.

Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.

Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination.

Assign and grade class work and homework.

Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.

Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accordance with performance.

Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.

Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.

Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.

Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.

Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.

Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.

Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

Advise students on internships, prospective employers, and job placement services.

Select and schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.

Write grants to obtain program funding.

Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers.

Confer with leaders of government and community groups to coordinate student training or to find opportunities for students to fulfill curriculum requirements.

Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.

Write instructional articles on designated subjects.

Tools & Technology:

Computer data input scanners

Desktop computers

Digital video cameras

Digital video disk DVD players

Interactive whiteboards

Laptop computers

Liquid crystal display LCD projectors

Overhead data projectors

Personal computers