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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors - 25-3011.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Adult Basic Education Instructor (ABE Instructor)
  • Adult Basic Education Teacher (ABE Teacher)
  • Adult Education Instructor
  • Adult Education Teacher
  • ESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor)
  • ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher)
  • ESOL Teacher (English for Speakers of Other Languages Teacher)
  • GED Instructor (General Educational Development Instructor)
  • GED Teacher (General Educational Development Teacher)
  • Teacher

SOC Occupation Groups

25-0000 Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-3000 Other Teachers and Instructors
25-3010 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
25-3011.00 Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

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Tasks

  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
  • Advise students on internships, prospective employers, and job placement services.
  • Assign and grade class work and homework.
  • Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  • Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.
  • 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.
  • Confer with leaders of government and community groups to coordinate student training or to find opportunities for students to fulfill curriculum requirements.
  • Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.
  • Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
  • Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
  • 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.
  • Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
  • Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
  • Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.
  • Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
  • Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment.
  • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  • Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
  • Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accordance with performance.
  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
  • Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  • Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
  • Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
  • Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  • Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
  • Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination.
  • Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures.
  • Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.
  • Select and schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.
  • Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
  • Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers.
  • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  • Write grants to obtain program funding.
  • Write instructional articles on designated subjects.

Detailed Work Activities

  • Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
  • Advise students on academic or career matters.
  • Apply multiple teaching methods.
  • Assess educational needs of students.
  • Assign class work to students.
  • Assist students with special educational needs.
  • Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
  • Collaborate with other agencies and institutions to coordinate educational matters.
  • Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
  • Create technology-based learning materials.
  • Develop instructional objectives.
  • Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
  • Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
  • Distribute instructional or library materials.
  • Document lesson plans.
  • Encourage students.
  • Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
  • Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
  • Evaluate performance of educational staff.
  • Evaluate student work.
  • Maintain student records.
  • Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
  • Monitor student performance.
  • Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
  • Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
  • Plan educational activities.
  • Plan experiential learning activities.
  • Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
  • Prepare tests.
  • Promote educational institutions or programs.
  • Schedule instructional activities.
  • Select educational materials or equipment.
  • Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
  • Set up classroom materials or equipment.
  • Train staff members.
  • Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
  • Write grant proposals.

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Education And Training (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education and Training Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Education And Training Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • USMA, Professor (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor and Associate Dean (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of English (Army - Commissioned Officer only)
  • USMA, Professor of Foreign Languages (Army - Commissioned Officer only)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Teacher, Adult Education