Teacher

Teachers typically do the following:

Before students enter these education programs, their educational level and skills are assessed. Sometimes the teachers do this assessment, but in many cases another staff member does it. The teacher then uses information from the assessment and information about the student’s goals to develop an individualized educational program.

Teachers must formally evaluate their students periodically to determine their progress and potential to go on to the next level. However, they informally evaluate their students’ progress continually.

Teachers often have students of various levels in their classes. As a result, teachers need to use teaching strategies and methods that meet all of their students’ needs. In addition, teachers focus on helping students develop skills they need in the workplace and in life. For example, they may teach students how to read a contract or how to estimate the cost of materials needed to remodel a kitchen. Teachers may also prepare their students for further education. Teachers may work with students in classes or tutor them one-on-one.

High school teachers prepare students to take the test to earn the equivalent of a high school qualification. Sometimes these classes help students finish the credits necessary for them to earn a high school qualification. Some programs are combined with career preparation programs so that students can earn a high school qualification and a career-related credential at the same time.

In addition, teachers help their students improve their skills in communicating, critical thinking, and problem solving—skills they will need for further education and successful careers.