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