[Core] [70% incumbents] Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  DWAs: Set up classroom materials or equipment.

[Core] [70% 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] [70% incumbents] Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.
  DWAs: Apply multiple teaching methods.

[Core] [70% 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] [70% incumbents] Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  DWAs: Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate these objectives to students.
  DWAs: Develop instructional objectives.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Assign lessons and correct homework.
  DWAs: Evaluate student work. | Assign class work to students.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.
  DWAs: Tutor students who need extra assistance.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Confer with parents or guardians, other 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] [70% 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] [70% incumbents] Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  DWAs: Create technology-based learning materials.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Meet or correspond with parents or guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.
  DWAs: Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
  DWAs: Monitor student performance. | Teach others to use technology or equipment.

[Core] [70% incumbents] Attend staff meetings and serve on staff committees, as required.
  DWAs: Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

[Core] [70% 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] [70% 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] [70% incumbents] Coordinate and supervise extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
  DWAs: Coordinate student extracurricular activities.

[Supplemental] [70% incumbents] Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
  DWAs: Evaluate performance of educational staff. | Supervise student research or internship work.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Maintain accurate, complete, and correct student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  DWAs: Maintain student records.

[Core] [69% 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] [69% incumbents] Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
  DWAs: Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  DWAs: Encourage students.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
  DWAs: Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
  DWAs: Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
  DWAs: Plan educational activities. | Document lesson plans.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
  DWAs: Develop instructional objectives.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from such activities.
  DWAs: Plan experiential learning activities.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  DWAs: Plan educational activities.

[Core] [69% 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] [69% incumbents] Organize and label materials and display students' work.
  DWAs: Display student work.

[Core] [69% 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] [69% 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.

[Supplemental] [69% incumbents] Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
  DWAs: Assist students with special educational needs.

--- SKILLS ---
  Learning Strategies (imp:4.25 lvl:4.00) — 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:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Education and Training (imp:4.47 lvl:5.28) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:4.33 lvl:5.24) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:3.79 lvl:4.66) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Mathematics (imp:3.66 lvl:4.20) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Psychology (imp:3.30 lvl:3.48) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.23 lvl:3.96) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  History and Archeology (imp:3.17 lvl:3.77) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.16 lvl:2.96) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.09 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.07 lvl:3.64) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Administrative (imp:3.03 lvl:3.45) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Geography (imp:3.01 lvl:4.36) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Communications and Media (imp:2.85 lvl:3.35) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Law and Government (imp:2.63 lvl:2.28) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.47 lvl:2.49) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Administration and Management (imp:2.45 lvl:2.42) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Fine Arts (imp:2.25 lvl:1.99) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.23 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Biology (imp:2.21 lvl:1.79) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Physics (imp:2.02 lvl:1.57) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.91 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.84 lvl:1.24) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.83 lvl:1.40) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Telecommunications (imp:1.82 lvl:1.16) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.67 lvl:1.22) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Design (imp:1.56 lvl:0.96) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Transportation (imp:1.53 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Food Production (imp:1.49 lvl:0.78) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Foreign Language (imp:1.42 lvl:0.58) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.41 lvl:0.81) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Production and Processing (imp:1.33 lvl:0.65) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mechanical (imp:1.30 lvl:0.61) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Building and Construction (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.25 lvl:4.50) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  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
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Information Ordering (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.38 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Category Flexibility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Depth Perception (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Stamina (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  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
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  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
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  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:4.62 lvl:5.14) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.51 lvl:5.45) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.39 lvl:5.50) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:4.38 lvl:4.26) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:4.37 lvl:5.15) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.33 lvl:5.48) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.33 lvl:4.51) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.31 lvl:5.18) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:4.31 lvl:4.59) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Getting Information (imp:4.22 lvl:4.24) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.16 lvl:4.38) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.14 lvl:4.54) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.14 lvl:4.81) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.03 lvl:4.91) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.99 lvl:4.62) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.99 lvl:4.80) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.96 lvl:4.48) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Working with Computers (imp:3.87 lvl:3.13) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.83 lvl:4.46) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.81 lvl:4.25) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.79 lvl:3.64) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.76 lvl:3.98) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.75 lvl:4.51) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Processing Information (imp:3.58 lvl:4.08) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.56 lvl:4.16) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.39 lvl:3.93) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.26 lvl:3.70) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.19 lvl:3.31) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.14 lvl:3.70) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.64 lvl:2.42) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.35 lvl:2.45) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.25 lvl:2.16) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.19 lvl:2.35) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.13 lvl:2.62) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.81) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.91 lvl:1.59) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.56 lvl:0.89) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.55 lvl:0.89) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.51 lvl:0.73) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.40 lvl:0.66) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.30 lvl:0.61) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s

--- 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
  Integrity (imp:2.36) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.33) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.30) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.27) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:2.22) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Perseverance (imp:2.19) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Self-Control (imp:2.18) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.10) — 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
  Sincerity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.95) — 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.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.71) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.63) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.58) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.56) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.51) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.30) — 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
  Humility (imp:1.19) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  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:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.62 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Service Orientation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Persuasion (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  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:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Programming (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  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 : 620,090
  annual_median    : $64,370
  annual_pct10     : $48,080
  annual_pct25     : $58,530
  annual_pct75     : $80,490
  annual_pct90     : $102,540
  annual_mean      : $72,030
  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($102,140)
  lowest_state     : Oklahoma ($48,440)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.109x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:  619,100  median: $  64,390
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      560  median: $  58,330
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      290  median: $  54,370

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (3 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:  619,100  median: $  64,390
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      560  median: $  58,330
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:      290  median: $  54,370

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         : 2026-06-02T21:12:36.913573Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Middle school (similarity: 0.3171)
  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.

  Title: Education in China (similarity: 0.2069)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_China
  QID: Q757827
  Extract: Education in the People's Republic of China is primarily managed by the state-run public education system, which falls under the Ministry of Education. By law, education in the People's Republic of China is led by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and adheres to its ideology. All citizens must atten

  Title: Education in Mexico (similarity: 0.2045)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Mexico
  QID: Q971277
  Extract: Education in Mexico has a long history. Indigenous peoples in Central Mexico created institutions such as the telpochcalli and the calmecac before the Spanish conquest. The Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico, the second oldest university in the Americas, was founded by royal decree in 1551. E

  Title: Education in the Philippines (similarity: 0.1856)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_the_Philippines
  QID: Q5341212
  Extract: Education in the Philippines is compulsory at the basic education level, composed of kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school, and senior high school. The educational system is managed by three government agencies by level of education: the Department of Education (DepEd) for basic educat

  Title: New York City Department of Education (similarity: 0.3019)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City_Department_of_Education
  QID: Q408230
  Extract: The New York City Department of Education is the department of the government of New York City that manages the city's public school system. The department controls the City School District of the City of New York, the largest public school district in the United States, with approximately 1.1 milli

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence supported by comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, skills, and knowledge areas. Large employment base (620,090) provides robust wage and geographic data from BLS OEWS May 2025.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T17:25:05.568145+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,503
tokens_output        : 4,025
cost_usd             : $0.043337
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found. The closest semantic match was 'Middle school' with 0.317 similarity, providing general context about the educational level but not the specific teaching profession.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Middle school teachers educate students in grades 6-8 across core academic subjects including English, mathematics, science, and social studies. They develop age-appropriate curricula, assess student progress, and manage classroom environments during the critical early adolescent years. These educators serve as bridges between elementary foundational learning and high school academic preparation.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day begins with preparing materials and setting up classroom environments for multiple subject areas. Teachers deliver instruction through lectures, discussions, and hands-on demonstrations, adapting their teaching methods to engage young adolescent learners. They observe and evaluate student performance, behavior, and social development while maintaining classroom order through established rules and procedures. The day includes grading assignments, preparing tests, and providing extra help to struggling students through tutoring or remedial programs. Teachers also communicate regularly with parents, administrators, and other faculty to address student behavioral and academic concerns.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful middle school teachers possess exceptional oral expression abilities and social orientation, as indicated by the role's strong Social RIASEC profile (7.00). They demonstrate high integrity and cooperation while maintaining self-control and stress tolerance when working with early adolescents. These educators excel at creative thinking and problem-solving, adapting instruction to meet diverse learning needs. They have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to break down complex concepts for developing minds while establishing meaningful interpersonal relationships with students during this crucial developmental stage.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a bachelor's degree (66.9% of practitioners) with coursework in education and training, often including a teaching major or subject-area specialization. Many states require post-baccalaureate teaching certificates (21.3% hold these credentials), which include student teaching experience and pedagogy training. Candidates must obtain state teaching licenses and often complete ongoing professional development to maintain certification.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Middle school teachers can advance to department heads, curriculum coordinators, or assistant principals within their schools. Many transition to secondary education teaching, instructional coaching, or educational administration roles. Some pursue advanced degrees to become school counselors, special education specialists, or move into district-level curriculum development and educational policy positions.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 620,090 professionals with a median annual salary of $64,370 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $48,080 to $102,540. Employment is overwhelmingly concentrated in educational services (619,100 positions), with significant geographic wage variation from Oklahoma ($48,440) to Washington ($102,140). The profession requires considerable preparation (Job Zone 4) and offers stable employment within the growing education sector. Demand remains steady due to consistent middle school enrollment and teacher turnover patterns.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Middle school teaching shows high resistance to automation due to its emphasis on interpersonal relationships, creative thinking, and complex social-emotional guidance. The core activities of establishing relationships with students, thinking creatively about instruction, and coaching developing adolescents require human empathy and adaptive communication that technology cannot replicate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (25-2031.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural progression pathway sharing identical core teaching skills and knowledge in education and training.
    data: Same teaching skills (Learning Strategies 4.2, Speaking 4.1)
    data: Shared education knowledge (imp:4.5)
    data: Sequential grade-level progression
  [skill_overlap] Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: High overlap in core teaching abilities including oral expression, training and teaching others, and classroom management skills.
    data: Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.6)
    data: Oral Expression (imp:4.2)
    data: Education and Training knowledge
  [task_similarity] Tutors (25-3041.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Shared focus on individualized instruction and assisting students who need extra help through tutoring activities.
    data: Tutor students who need extra assistance task
    data: Instructing skill (imp:4.2)
    data: Training and Teaching Others activity
  [knowledge_overlap] Special Education Teachers, Middle School (25-2057.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Same grade level focus with overlapping psychology knowledge and student assessment capabilities for addressing diverse learning needs.
    data: Psychology knowledge (imp:3.3)
    data: Same middle school level
    data: Monitor student behavior and development tasks
  [transferable_skill] Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (25-3011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Transferable instructing skills and English language knowledge applicable across different student populations.
    data: Instructing skill overlap
    data: English Language knowledge (imp:4.3)
    data: Training and Teaching Others activity

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['middle school teacher', 'junior high teacher', 'intermediate teacher', 'grades 6-8 teacher', 'middle grade educator', 'junior high educator', '6th grade teacher', 'middle school instructor']
  exclude_keywords : ['elementary teacher', 'high school teacher', 'special education', 'career technical', 'substitute teacher']
  title_patterns   : ['Middle School Teacher', 'Junior High Teacher', 'Grade [6-8] Teacher', 'Intermediate School Teacher', 'Middle Grade Teacher']
  common_variations: ['middle school educator', 'junior high school teacher', 'intermediate grade teacher', 'middle grade instructor', '6th-8th grade teacher', 'junior secondary teacher', 'middle level teacher', 'grades 6-8 educator']

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

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
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others                     39  0.01332  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:97%  dwas:3%
equipment                  30  0.01025  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:77%  dwas:13%  onet_tasks:10%
students                   27  0.00922  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:63%  dwas:19%  inference:15%
school                     26  0.00888  wikipedia            wikipedia:58%  inference:31%  onet_tasks:8%
activities                 24  0.00820  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  onet_tasks:29%  dwas:29%
student                    24  0.00820  dwas                 dwas:71%  inference:17%  onet_tasks:12%
materials                  23  0.00786  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:43%  onet_tasks:26%  dwas:26%
educational                18  0.00615  dwas                 dwas:50%  inference:22%  onet_dimensions:11%
teaching                   18  0.00615  inference            inference:44%  onet_dimensions:28%  dwas:22%
needs                      17  0.00581  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:47%  onet_tasks:24%  dwas:24%
principles                 16  0.00547  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
social                     14  0.00478  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  inference:36%  onet_tasks:21%
performance                13  0.00444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:54%  dwas:31%  onet_tasks:8%
rules                      13  0.00444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:15%  dwas:15%
problems                   13  0.00444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  onet_tasks:15%  dwas:15%
includes                   13  0.00444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
control                    13  0.00444  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
objects                    12  0.00410  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
learning                   11  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  onet_tasks:27%  dwas:18%
ideas                      11  0.00376  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
procedures                 10  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
techniques                 10  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
developing                 10  0.00342  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
behavior                    9  0.00308  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:22%
maintaining                 9  0.00308  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  onet_tasks:11%
programs                    9  0.00308  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  onet_tasks:22%  dwas:22%
monitoring                  9  0.00308  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
public                      9  0.00308  wikipedia            wikipedia:56%  onet_dimensions:44%
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resources                   9  0.00308  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00308  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
development                 8  0.00273  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:38%  inference:38%  dwas:12%
physical                    8  0.00273  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:25%
progress                    8  0.00273  dwas                 dwas:50%  onet_tasks:38%  inference:12%
academic                    8  0.00273  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:38%  dwas:12%
middle                      8  0.00273  inference            inference:75%  onet_tasks:12%  wikipedia:12%
written                     8  0.00273  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%