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secondary school teacher
A professional who teaches one or more subjects to students in public or private secondary schools. Responsibilities include:
- Instructs students, using various teaching methods, such as lecture and demonstration, and uses audiovisual aids and other materials to supplement presentations.
- Prepares course objectives and outline for course of study following curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and school.
- Assigns lessons and corrects homework.
- Administers tests to evaluate pupil progress, records results, and issues reports to inform parents of progress.
- Keeps attendance records.
- Maintains discipline in classroom.
- Meets with parents to discuss student progress and problems.
- Participates in faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
- Performs related duties, such as sponsoring one or more activities or student organizations, assisting pupils in selecting course of study, and counseling student in adjustment and academic problems.
- May be identified according to subject matter taught.
- May be required to hold certification from state.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Synonym(s): high_school_teacher
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- Category: Occupational titles
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