[Core] [62% incumbents] Instruct students individually and in groups, using teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  DWAs: Apply multiple teaching methods.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students.
  DWAs: Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or with special academic interests.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  DWAs: Plan educational activities.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Read books to entire classes or small groups.
  DWAs: Read to students.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  DWAs: Monitor student performance. | Monitor student behavior, social development, or health. | Evaluate student work.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  DWAs: Discuss problems or issues with supervisors. | Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
  DWAs: Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  DWAs: Create technology-based learning materials.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
  DWAs: Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
  DWAs: Develop instructional objectives.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
  DWAs: Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Assign and grade class work and homework.
  DWAs: Evaluate student work. | Assign class work to students.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
  DWAs: Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress. | Prepare tests. | Evaluate student work.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  DWAs: Maintain student records.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  DWAs: Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
  DWAs: Plan educational activities.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
  DWAs: Set up classroom materials or equipment.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
  DWAs: Develop instructional objectives.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
  DWAs: Plan educational activities. | Document lesson plans.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  DWAs: Monitor student performance. | Teach others to use technology or equipment.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
  DWAs: Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine student strengths and needs.
  DWAs: Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
  DWAs: Plan experiential learning activities.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
  DWAs: Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
  DWAs: Evaluate performance of educational staff. | Supervise student research or internship work.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Organize and label materials and display students' work.
  DWAs: Display student work.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
  DWAs: Supervise school or student activities.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
  DWAs: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Distribute instructional or library materials. | Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.
  DWAs: Manage outreach activities.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
  DWAs: Assist students with special educational needs.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
  DWAs: Coordinate student extracurricular activities.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
  DWAs: Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  DWAs: Set up classroom materials or equipment.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  DWAs: Encourage students.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  DWAs: Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

--- SKILLS ---
  Learning Strategies (imp:4.25 lvl:4.50) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Speaking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.86 lvl:4.68) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Education and Training (imp:4.84 lvl:5.55) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mathematics (imp:3.91 lvl:3.66) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.85 lvl:4.15) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Psychology (imp:3.66 lvl:3.64) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.27 lvl:4.04) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.23 lvl:3.35) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.18 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administrative (imp:3.17 lvl:3.89) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Administration and Management (imp:3.14 lvl:3.29) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Communications and Media (imp:3.10 lvl:3.04) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.94 lvl:3.44) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Geography (imp:2.88 lvl:3.38) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  History and Archeology (imp:2.87 lvl:3.49) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.66 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.51 lvl:2.18) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Law and Government (imp:2.47 lvl:2.06) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Telecommunications (imp:2.02 lvl:1.08) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Foreign Language (imp:1.98 lvl:1.38) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Fine Arts (imp:1.94 lvl:1.67) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.84 lvl:1.12) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Biology (imp:1.84 lvl:1.00) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Design (imp:1.79 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.78 lvl:1.31) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.72 lvl:1.18) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Transportation (imp:1.71 lvl:0.83) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.57 lvl:0.79) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Physics (imp:1.53 lvl:0.61) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Building and Construction (imp:1.38 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Production and Processing (imp:1.35) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Chemistry (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Mechanical (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Food Production (imp:1.07) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.62 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:3.75) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Recognition (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:3.38) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Originality (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.62) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Stamina (imp:2.12 lvl:1.50) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Static Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Control Precision (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.48 lvl:4.79) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.14 lvl:4.85) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Working with Computers (imp:4.12 lvl:4.09) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.09 lvl:5.16) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:4.09 lvl:4.94) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.98 lvl:4.21) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.92 lvl:3.93) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.87 lvl:4.52) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:3.86 lvl:4.42) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.78 lvl:4.52) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.76 lvl:3.73) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.72 lvl:3.96) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.70 lvl:4.89) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.70 lvl:4.23) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.62 lvl:3.78) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Getting Information (imp:3.58 lvl:3.28) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.49 lvl:3.15) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.44 lvl:3.95) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.41 lvl:3.61) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.39 lvl:3.79) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.33 lvl:3.40) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.31 lvl:4.13) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.22 lvl:3.26) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.12 lvl:2.97) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.08 lvl:3.12) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.07 lvl:3.50) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Processing Information (imp:3.02 lvl:3.12) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:2.79 lvl:3.06) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.71 lvl:2.96) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.58 lvl:2.49) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.37 lvl:3.15) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.19 lvl:2.12) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.04 lvl:2.24) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.86 lvl:1.74) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.82 lvl:1.24) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.71 lvl:1.22) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.42 lvl:0.68) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.42) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.38 lvl:0.76) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.29) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.06) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Integrity (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:9.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:8.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:7.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:6.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:5.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Adaptability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Cooperation (imp:2.55) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.54) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:2.53) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Integrity (imp:2.51) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.49) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:2.31) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Self-Control (imp:2.14) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Perseverance (imp:2.12) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.06) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Adaptability (imp:2.05) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Sincerity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.98) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.81) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.76) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.67) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.53) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Humility (imp:1.49) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.48) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.37) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.36) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.26) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Optimism (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability () — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Instructing (imp:4.25 lvl:4.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.88 lvl:3.50) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 1,388,390
  annual_median    : $63,970
  annual_pct10     : $47,960
  annual_pct25     : $57,710
  annual_pct75     : $81,450
  annual_pct90     : $104,340
  annual_mean      : $72,650
  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($102,350)
  lowest_state     : Oklahoma ($48,200)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.123x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp: 1,383,430  median: $  63,970
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,260  median: $  46,390
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,530  median: $  49,340
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      540  median: $  72,990

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (4 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp: 1,383,430  median: $  63,970
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    2,260  median: $  46,390
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,530  median: $  49,340
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:      540  median: $  72,990

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T21:12:22.521090Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Elementary schools in the United States (similarity: 0.5934)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elementary_schools_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q15155051
  Extract: In the United States, elementary schools are the main point of delivery for primary education, teaching children between the ages of 5–10 and coming between pre-kindergarten and secondary education.

  Title: Teacher (similarity: 0.2373)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teacher
  QID: Q37226
  Extract: A teacher, also called a schoolteacher or formally an educator, is a person who helps students to acquire knowledge, competence, or virtue, via the practice of teaching.

  Title: Philippine Senate Committee on Basic Education (similarity: 0.3673)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_Senate_Committee_on_Basic_Education
  QID: Q135915920
  Extract: The Philippine Senate Committee on Basic Education is a standing committee of the Senate of the Philippines.

  Title: Buffalo Public Schools (similarity: 0.2432)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_Public_Schools
  QID: Q4985820
  Extract: Buffalo Public Schools serves approximately 31,000 students in Buffalo, New York, It is located in Erie County of western New York and operates nearly 70 facilities.

  Title: Middle school (similarity: 0.2769)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_school
  QID: Q149566
  Extract: Middle school, also known as intermediate school, senior public school, junior high school, junior secondary school, or lower secondary school, is an educational stage between primary school and secondary school.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed tasks, skills, and work activities, plus robust BLS employment and wage data from May 2025 survey.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T17:24:11.876466+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,381
tokens_output        : 3,868
cost_usd             : $0.044011
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though 'Elementary schools in the United States' provides relevant context about the primary education system where these teachers work.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Elementary school teachers instruct students in grades K-5 or K-6 in core academic subjects including reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while fostering social and emotional development. They create lesson plans, manage classroom behavior, assess student progress, and collaborate with parents and colleagues to support student learning. According to BLS OEWS May 2025, median annual wages are $63,970 with over 1.3 million employed nationwide.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Elementary teachers begin by preparing lesson plans that incorporate multiple teaching methods including lectures, discussions, and demonstrations across core subjects. They instruct students both individually and in groups, using technology tools like Google Docs and Microsoft Office to supplement presentations. Throughout the day, they establish and enforce classroom rules, monitor student behavior and academic performance, and provide guidance to students with adjustment or learning challenges. Teachers regularly assess student work, maintain detailed records of progress, and communicate with parents through conferences and progress reports. They collaborate with other educators, counselors, and administrators to address individual student needs and participate in professional development activities.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful elementary teachers possess strong social orientation and communication skills, excelling in oral expression and active listening to connect with young learners. They demonstrate high integrity, cooperation, and self-control while managing diverse classroom dynamics and maintaining patience under stress. These educators think creatively to develop engaging lessons and show strong problem sensitivity to identify students who need additional support. They have natural teaching abilities combined with social perceptiveness to understand child development and learning needs. The role attracts individuals who find fulfillment in nurturing young minds and building foundational skills that shape students' educational trajectories.

CAREER ENTRY:
Elementary teaching requires a bachelor's degree (78.2% of teachers) with completion of a teacher preparation program and student teaching experience. Most states require passage of certification exams in basic skills, teaching methods, and subject areas, along with background checks and fingerprinting. Many teachers pursue master's degrees (21.8%) for salary advancement and deeper specialization. Entry typically involves classroom assistant roles, substitute teaching, or tutoring to gain practical experience with elementary-aged children.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Elementary teachers can advance to department leadership roles, curriculum specialists, or instructional coordinators within their schools or districts. Many transition to administrative positions such as assistant principal or principal after gaining additional credentials and leadership experience. Some pursue specialized roles in special education, ESL instruction, or educational technology. Others move into teacher training, educational consulting, or policy development roles at district or state levels, leveraging their classroom expertise in broader educational contexts.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Elementary teaching offers strong job security with over 1.3 million employed nationally according to BLS OEWS May 2025, representing one of the largest education occupations. Median annual wages of $63,970 vary significantly by location, from $48,200 in Oklahoma to $102,350 in Washington, reflecting regional cost of living and education funding differences. The vast majority (99.7%) work in educational services, providing stable employment within public and private school systems. Growing emphasis on early childhood education and smaller class sizes drives continued demand, though budget constraints in some districts may limit growth. Geographic mobility can significantly impact earning potential, with coastal states and high-cost areas typically offering higher compensation packages.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Elementary teaching faces low automation risk due to the essential human elements of child development, emotional support, and adaptive instruction that technology cannot replicate. While educational technology tools enhance instruction and administrative tasks become more automated, the core activities of establishing relationships with young learners, providing individualized guidance, and managing complex classroom dynamics require human judgment and empathy.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (25-2022.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural progression from elementary to middle school teaching with overlapping pedagogy skills and education requirements.
    data: Both require Education and Training knowledge (imp:4.8)
    data: Shared Learning Strategies skills (imp:4.2)
    data: Similar RIASEC social orientation (S:7.00)
  [skill_overlap] Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2012.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Closely related roles with shared focus on early childhood education and foundational learning strategies.
    data: Identical Learning Strategies importance (4.2)
    data: Same Active Listening skills (imp:4.0)
    data: Both emphasize Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.5)
  [knowledge_overlap] Special Education Teachers, Elementary School (25-2056.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Substantial knowledge overlap in education, psychology, and therapy with elementary special education teachers.
    data: Shared Education and Training knowledge (imp:4.8, lvl:5.5)
    data: Psychology knowledge overlap (imp:3.7)
    data: Therapy and Counseling knowledge (imp:3.3)
  [career_pathway] Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education (25-9042.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Teaching assistants often transition to elementary teaching roles after completing degree requirements.
    data: Similar work environments in educational services
    data: Shared Assisting and Caring for Others activities (imp:4.1)
    data: Overlapping student support responsibilities
  [transferable_skill] Tutors (25-3041.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Core instructional and individualized learning skills transfer directly between elementary teaching and tutoring.
    data: Shared Instructing skills (imp:4.2)
    data: Common Training and Teaching Others activities
    data: Similar Learning Strategies expertise (imp:4.2)

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['elementary teacher', 'elementary school teacher', 'classroom teacher', 'elementary education', 'grade school teacher', 'primary teacher', 'K-5 teacher', 'elementary educator']
  exclude_keywords : ['special education', 'secondary', 'middle school', 'high school', 'preschool']
  title_patterns   : ['Elementary * Teacher', '* Elementary Teacher', 'Elementary Education *', 'Classroom Teacher', 'Elementary Educator']
  common_variations: ['elementary school teacher', 'elementary education teacher', 'elementary classroom teacher', 'grade school teacher', 'primary school teacher', 'elementary art teacher', 'elementary PE teacher', 'elementary music teacher']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'students', 'equipment', 'activities', 'student', 'materials', 'teaching', 'needs', 'educational', 'principles', 'rules', 'problems', 'performance', 'learning', 'school', 'control', 'social', 'includes', 'objects']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01425  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     40  0.01357  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:95%  dwas:2%  inference:2%
students                   32  0.01086  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:59%  dwas:19%  inference:16%
equipment                  31  0.01052  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:74%  dwas:16%  onet_tasks:10%
activities                 28  0.00950  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:32%  onet_dimensions:32%  dwas:29%
student                    26  0.00882  dwas                 dwas:65%  inference:23%  onet_tasks:12%
materials                  24  0.00814  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:42%  onet_tasks:29%  dwas:29%
teaching                   21  0.00712  inference            inference:38%  onet_dimensions:24%  dwas:19%
needs                      19  0.00645  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:42%  dwas:26%  onet_tasks:21%
educational                19  0.00645  dwas                 dwas:47%  inference:32%  onet_dimensions:11%
principles                 16  0.00543  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
rules                      13  0.00441  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:15%  dwas:15%
problems                   13  0.00441  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  onet_tasks:15%  dwas:15%
performance                13  0.00441  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:54%  dwas:31%  onet_tasks:8%
learning                   13  0.00441  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:31%  onet_dimensions:31%  inference:23%
school                     13  0.00441  wikipedia            wikipedia:62%  onet_tasks:15%  inference:15%
control                    13  0.00441  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
social                     12  0.00407  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:42%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:17%
includes                   12  0.00407  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00407  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
technology                 11  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  inference:36%  dwas:18%
elementary                 11  0.00373  inference            inference:82%  onet_tasks:9%  wikipedia:9%
ideas                      11  0.00373  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
behavior                   10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:30%  dwas:30%  onet_tasks:20%
teachers                   10  0.00339  inference            inference:80%  onet_tasks:20%
progress                   10  0.00339  dwas                 dwas:40%  onet_tasks:30%  inference:30%
resources                  10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  onet_tasks:10%
techniques                 10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00339  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
procedures                  9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
development                 9  0.00305  inference            inference:56%  onet_tasks:33%  dwas:11%
programs                    9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:22%
monitoring                  9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
classroom                   9  0.00305  inference            inference:67%  dwas:22%  onet_tasks:11%
providing                   9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
human                       9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
quickly                     9  0.00305  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
maintaining                 8  0.00271  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%
physical                    8  0.00271  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:25%