Secondary School Teacher

Description

Teaches one or more subjects within a prescribed curriculum to secondary school students, and promotes students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

Description

Teach one or more subjects within a prescribed curriculum to secondary school students and promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.

Tasks include

• Delivers differentiated learning programs in one or more subjects to secondary school students
• Employs effective classroom management skills to maintain a safe, supportive and positive learning environment
• Develops students' interests, abilities and coordination by way of creative activities
• Guides discussions and supervises work in class
• Prepares, administers and marks tests, projects and assignments to evaluate students' progress, and records the results
• Discusses individuals' progress with students and parents, and prepares written reports on a regular basis
• Seeks advice from School Counsellors and senior teachers
• Participates in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops
• Liaises with parents, the community and business groups
• Participates in extra-curricular activities such as sport, school concerts, excursions and special interest programs