High School Teachers

High School Teachers typically perform the following tasks: • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. • Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies. • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students. • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress. • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students. • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. • Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. • Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests. • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations. • Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. • Assign and grade class work and homework. • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. • Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students. • Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. • Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula. • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help. • Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms. • Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.