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Job Description

Teach students in one or more subjects in public or private schools at the middle, intermediate, or junior high level, which falls between elementary and senior high school as defined by applicable laws and regulations.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 25-2022.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 59,800.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 0.00
Currently, there are 626,310 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education”.

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Tasks for “8th Grade Teacher”

Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Organize and label materials and display students' work.
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Assign lessons and correct homework.
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

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