Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors
What They Do: Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.
Also Called: Adult Basic Education Instructor (ABE Instructor)Adult Basic Education Teacher (ABE Teacher)Adult Education InstructorAdult Education TeacherESL Instructor (English as a Second Language Instructor)ESL Teacher (English as a Second Language Teacher)ESOL Teacher (English for Speakers of Other Languages Teacher)GED Instructor (General Educational Development Instructor)GED Teacher (General Educational Development Teacher)Teacher
Resource Details
On The Job
- Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
- Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
- Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Technology Skills
| Name | Example |
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| Office suite software |
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| Computer based training software |
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| Multi-media educational software |
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| Spreadsheet software |
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| Electronic mail software |
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Tools Used
| Name | Example |
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| Visual presenters |
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| Scanners |
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| Overhead projectors |
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| Notebook computers |
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| Touch screen monitors |
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Knowledge
| Name | description |
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| English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar. |
| Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
| Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
| Administrative | Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. |
Skills
| Name | description |
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| Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. |
| Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Learning Strategies | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
| Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
| Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
Abilities
| Name | description |
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| Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
| Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
| Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
| Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
| Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
Work Activities
| Name | description |
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| Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
| Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
| Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
| Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
Detailed Work Activities
- Evaluate student work.
- Monitor student performance.
- Assess educational needs of students.
- Develop instructional objectives.
- Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
Work Context
| Name | description |
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| How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail? | |
| Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams | How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams? |
| Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals | How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job? |
| Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities | How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
| Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
Job Zone
- Title:Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
- Education:Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
- Related Experience:A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
- Job Training:Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
- Job Zone Examples:Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
- Specific Vocational Preparation Scale Range:(7.0 to < 8.0)
Education
- Bachelor's degree
Percentage of Respondents:41
- Master's degree
Percentage of Respondents:20
- High school diploma or equivalent
Percentage of Respondents:11
Interests
| Name | description |
|---|---|
| Social | Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities. |
Work Styles
| Name | description |
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| Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
| Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
| Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
| Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
| Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
Work Values
| Name | description |
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| Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
| Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
| Achievement | Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
Related Occupations
Job Outlook
- Description : New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Category : Below Average
Salary :
| Annual 10th percentile | Annual median | Annual 90th percentile | Hourly 10th percentile | Hourly median | Hourly 90th percentile |
| $39750 | $59950 | $95750 | $19.11 | $28.82 | $46.04 |
19.11
28.82
46.04