Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

What the job really is

Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.

At a glance

• Sector: Education & Library
• O*NET-SOC code: 25-1194
• O*NET job zone: 3 — medium preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
• Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
• Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
• Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
• Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.
• Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.
• Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.
• Determine training needs of students or workers.
• Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.
• Integrate academic and vocational curricula so that students can obtain a variety of skills.
• Select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.
• Conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects.

Tools and technology

Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Air chisel sets, Air pressure regulators, Air ratchets, Arm board stabilizers, Autoclave sterilizers, Automotive stethoscopes

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
• Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
• Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
• Instructional Coordinators
• Training and Development Specialists
• Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
• Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
• Tutors

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 3 (medium preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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