Occupation · SOC 25-9099
Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other
All educational instruction and library workers not listed separately.
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Core skills
SpeakingReading ComprehensionInstructingActive ListeningLearning StrategiesWritingCritical ThinkingActive Learning
Knowledge areas
English LanguageEducation and TrainingComputers and ElectronicsCustomer and Personal ServiceMathematics
Technology & tools
Word processing softwareWeb platform development softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software
Representative tasks
Teach undergraduate-level courses.Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.Provide assistance to students with special needs.Observe work of teaching staff to evaluate performance and to recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.Advise farmers and demonstrate techniques in areas such as feeding and health maintenance of livestock, growing and harvesting practices, and financial planning.Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.Conduct classes or deliver lectures on subjects such as nutrition, home management, and farming techniques.Teach social skills to students.Collaborate with producers to diagnose and prevent management and production problems.Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, supervised role-playing methods, or by reading aloud.Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Carry out therapeutic regimens, such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.Plan and conduct teacher training programs and conferences dealing with new classroom procedures, instructional materials and equipment, and teaching aids.
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Course syllabi and handout templates — draft under direct supervisor guidance for introductory-level classroom use.Lecture notes and prepared scripts — deliver to small student groups on assigned topics with mentor observation in a community college or vocational setting.Student assignments and class exercises — distribute and collect following established course protocols under instructor supervision.Classroom discussions — initiate using provided prompts and facilitation guides with direct support from lead instructors.Grading rubrics — apply to student submissions following standardized criteria provided by the supervising instructor.Word processing and office suite software — use to format course materials and correspondence in an educational office environment.Active listening techniques — practice during student interactions to accurately identify questions and concerns in a classroom setting.Basic reading comprehension strategies — apply when reviewing assigned curriculum materials and instructional resources before class delivery.Email software — use to communicate routine information and assignment reminders to students under departmental guidelines.Student attendance and participation records — maintain accurately using provided tracking tools in a structured classroom environment.
developing
Course materials including syllabi and homework assignments — prepare independently and align to learning objectives for undergraduate or continuing-education courses.Lectures on subject-specific topics — deliver routinely with minimal oversight, adjusting pacing and examples to match student comprehension levels in a classroom setting.Student class work, assignments, and papers — evaluate and grade consistently using established rubrics, providing written feedback in a postsecondary instructional environment.Classroom discussions — facilitate and moderate with growing confidence, redirecting off-topic dialogue and encouraging equitable student participation.Spreadsheet and analytical software — use to track student performance data and identify grade trends across a course section.Learning strategies — select and apply appropriate instructional approaches when familiar student engagement challenges arise in a vocational or associate-degree program.Written course communications such as announcements and feedback — compose clearly and professionally for student audiences using email and learning management platforms.Critical thinking exercises and case problems — incorporate into lessons to deepen student understanding of discipline-specific concepts.Web-based instructional platforms — navigate and update with course content, assignments, and grades to support hybrid or online course delivery.Student behavioral and learning needs — recognize and respond to using foundational psychology and customer-service knowledge within the scope of a standard instructional role.
proficient
Full course curricula including syllabi, assignments, and supplemental handouts — design autonomously to meet program outcomes across multiple undergraduate or vocational course sections.Lectures on complex or specialized topics — deliver with authority and clarity, adapting content in real time to diverse student skill levels without instructional oversight.Non-routine grading situations such as contested submissions or academic integrity concerns — evaluate and resolve independently using institutional policy and professional judgment.High-level classroom discussions — initiate, moderate, and synthesize to guide students toward deeper critical analysis in a postsecondary instructional environment.Analytical and scientific software tools — integrate into coursework to model real-world applications and strengthen student quantitative reasoning.Differentiated learning strategies — select and implement across a full course sequence to address varied student preparation levels and learning profiles.Written instructional materials including assessments, rubrics, and course guides — author to professional standards that withstand departmental and accreditation review.Student performance patterns across a course cohort — analyze using spreadsheet data and apply findings to revise instructional methods and assessment design.Cross-disciplinary knowledge spanning mathematics, English language, and administrative practices — integrate fluidly into instruction to enrich student learning experiences.Oral expression and deductive reasoning — model explicitly during lectures and discussions to demonstrate professional communication standards to emerging practitioners.
advanced
Program-level instructional frameworks and curriculum standards — design and champion across multiple courses or departments to drive institutional educational quality.Faculty and instructor peers — mentor and develop by sharing evidence-based teaching practices, observation feedback, and professional development resources.Institutional assessment strategies — lead the design and implementation of student learning outcomes measurement across an educational program or division.Course delivery models including in-person, hybrid, and fully online formats — evaluate and set organizational standards for quality and consistency across instructional staff.Departmental policies on grading, academic integrity, and student engagement — establish and refine in alignment with accreditation requirements and institutional mission.Workforce and industry trends — translate into updated curriculum direction, ensuring program relevance for vocational and associate-degree students entering the job market.Collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders, employers, and academic colleagues — cultivate to expand experiential learning opportunities for students at scale.Technology adoption strategy for instructional tools including learning management systems and analytical software — guide institution-wide to improve educational effectiveness and equity.Organizational resources including staffing, scheduling, and instructional budgets — administer and optimize to support a high-functioning educational instruction team.Professional speaking and oral communication standards — model at conferences, advisory boards, and public forums as a representative of the institution's educational mission.
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