Adult Literacy, Remedial Education, and GED Teachers and Instructors
Onet SOC Code 25-3011.00
Career 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.
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.
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.
Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures.
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, audiovisual 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 and/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.
Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops in order 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
Geography - 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.
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.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Teaching adults requires a wide variety of skills and aptitudes. In general, most states require adult basic education teachers and adult literacy instructors to have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college. Adult education teachers update their skills through continuing education to maintain certification. Teachers may take part in seminars, conferences, or graduate courses in adult education or training and development. Some may return to work in business or industry for a limited time.
Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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.
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Coaching and Developing Others - Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Social - Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Social Orientation - Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Persistence - Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
Innovation - Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Achievement - Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment.
Authority - Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others.
Achievement-Mean Extent - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Social Service - Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people.
Ability Utilization - Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities.
Working Conditions - Workers on this job have good working conditions.
Creativity - Workers on this job try out their own ideas.
Responsibility - Workers on this job make decisions on their own.
Independence-Mean Extent - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Activity - Workers on this job are busy all the time.
Autonomy - Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision.
Company Policies and Practices - Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company.
Relationships-Mean Extent - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
Security - Workers on this job have steady employment.
Moral Values - Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.
Variety - Workers on this job have something different to do every day.
Social Status - Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community.
Co-workers - Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with.
Recognition-Mean Extent - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Supervision, Human Relations - Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management.
Working Conditions-Mean Extent - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Recognition - Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do.
Support-Mean Extent - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
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