O*NET-SOC 25-2057.00

Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

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Develop or write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.Core21063
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.Core6744
Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.Core6748
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.Core6746
Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.Core6778
Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.Core6752
Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.Core6754
Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, and social development.Core6747
Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology.Core6750
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.Core6749
Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.Core6757
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.Core6759
Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.Core6760
Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.Core6751
Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.Core6745
Collaborate with other teachers that provide instruction to special education students to ensure that the students receive appropriate support.Core21064
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.Core6753
Monitor teachers and teacher assistants to ensure that they adhere to inclusive special education program requirements.Core6763
Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.Core6755
Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Core6758
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.Core6769
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.Core6761
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.Core6767
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.Core6771
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.Core6765
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and needs.Core6764
Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.Core6762
Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.Core6756
Meet with parents and guardians to provide guidance in using community resources and to teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.Core6766
Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Supplemental6780
Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.Supplemental6768
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.Supplemental6773
Provide additional instruction in vocational areas.Core6781
Organize and label materials and display students' work.Core6770
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.Core6775
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Core6772
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.Core6776
Visit schools to tutor students with sensory impairments and to consult with teachers regarding students' special needs.Supplemental6782
Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.Core6774
Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.Supplemental6777

Technology Skills

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Operating system software

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Data base user interface and query software

Blackboard software

Computer based training software

Common Curriculum
EasyCBM
Padlet
Schoology
Text to speech software

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Video creation and editing software

Flipgrid
Video editing software

Project management software

Google Classroom

Spell checkers

Hand held spell checkers

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot Technology

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology
Pear Deck

Document management software

Microsoft SharePointHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Device drivers or system software

Screen magnification software
Screen reader software

Multi-media educational software

Seesaw

Voice recognition software

Voice activated software

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Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor student performance.
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Supervise school or student activities.
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Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
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Prepare tests.
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Evaluate student work.
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Evaluate performance of educational staff.
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Thinking Creatively

Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
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Design psychological or educational treatment procedures or programs.
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Develop instructional objectives.
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Plan experiential learning activities.
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Plan educational activities.
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Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
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Develop educational programs.
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Set up classroom materials or equipment.
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Display student work.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Maintain student records.
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Document lesson plans.
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Create technology-based learning materials.
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Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
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Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
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Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
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Assisting and Caring for Others

Assist students with special educational needs.
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Training and Teaching Others

Teach life skills.
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Teach vocational courses.
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Tutor students who need extra assistance.
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Apply multiple teaching methods.
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Teach others to use technology or equipment.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Supervise student research or internship work.
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Direct activities of subordinates.
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Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Advise students on academic or career matters.
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Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
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Distribute instructional or library materials.
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Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

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Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

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WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

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