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Career Profile
Middle School Teacher
What They Do
Just the Facts
Teaches one or more subjects to students in public or private
school at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which
falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by
applicable State laws and regulations.
This career is part of the Education and Training cluster
Teaching/Training pathway.

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Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to
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meet students' varying needs and interests.
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Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and
procedures for maintaining order among students.
Confers with parents or guardians, other teachers,
counselors, and administrators to resolve students'
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behavioral and academic problems.
Maintains accurate, complete, and correct student
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records as required by laws, district policies, and
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administrative regulations.
Prepares, administers, and grades tests and assignments this career or related careers
to evaluate students' progress.
Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.
Education and Training
Instructs through lectures, discussions, and
demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, Services
mathematics, or social studies.
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Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and
projects, and communicates these objectives to students.
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Assists students who need extra help, such as by tutoring
and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
Assigns lessons and correct homework.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

People who do this job report that:
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You would often handle loads up to 10 lbs., sometimes up to 20 lbs. You might do a lot of

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walking or standing, or you might sit but use your arms and legs to control machines,
equipment or tools.
Work in this occupation requires being inside most of the time
Sound and noise levels are loud and distracting
Work in this occupation involves standing more than one-third of the time

Working in this career involves (physical activities):

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Seeing clearly at a distance

Seeing clearly up close
Speaking clearly enough to be able to be understood by others
Identifying and understanding the speech of another person

Work Hours and Travel

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Irregular hours

Specialty and Similar Careers

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Montessori Teacher -- Teaches children according to Montessori theory that states that
children learn by observing and manipulating the objects in their environment and that sees
teachers more as observers than leaders.
Physical Education Instructor -- Instructs students in physical education activities in
educational institutions.
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