[Core] [69% incumbents] Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  DWAs: Apply multiple teaching methods.

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

[Core] [69% incumbents] Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
  DWAs: Develop instructional objectives.

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

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

[Core] [69% 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] [69% incumbents] Assign and grade class work and homework.
  DWAs: Evaluate student work. | Assign class work to students.

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

[Core] [69% 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] [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] 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] [69% incumbents] Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  DWAs: Create technology-based learning materials.

[Core] [69% 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] [69% incumbents] Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Core] [69% 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] [69% incumbents] Select, store, order, issue, inventory, and maintain 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] 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] [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.

[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 and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
  DWAs: Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.

[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] 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] [69% 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] [69% 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] [69% 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] [69% incumbents] Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  DWAs: Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

[Core] [69% incumbents] Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
  DWAs: Coordinate student extracurricular 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] [68% incumbents] Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  DWAs: Set up classroom materials or equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Learning Strategies (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.50 lvl:2.38) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.46 lvl:4.53) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Education and Training (imp:4.23 lvl:4.57) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Psychology (imp:3.73 lvl:4.07) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.57 lvl:4.22) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:3.45 lvl:4.06) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Administration and Management (imp:3.40 lvl:3.27) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.23 lvl:3.62) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.12 lvl:3.06) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.11 lvl:2.33) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mathematics (imp:2.98 lvl:3.44) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Design (imp:2.91 lvl:3.44) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.79 lvl:3.24) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Communications and Media (imp:2.77 lvl:2.89) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Law and Government (imp:2.70 lvl:2.65) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.68 lvl:2.49) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.63 lvl:3.11) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Mechanical (imp:2.61 lvl:2.85) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Building and Construction (imp:2.52 lvl:2.42) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Production and Processing (imp:2.45 lvl:2.39) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.44 lvl:2.53) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  History and Archeology (imp:2.41 lvl:2.24) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Biology (imp:2.40 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Transportation (imp:2.37 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Food Production (imp:2.36 lvl:1.74) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Telecommunications (imp:2.31 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.23 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.17 lvl:2.21) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Chemistry (imp:2.08 lvl:2.52) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Foreign Language (imp:2.06 lvl:1.63) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Geography (imp:2.03 lvl:2.57) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Fine Arts (imp:1.80 lvl:1.47) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Physics (imp:1.64 lvl:1.46) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.56 lvl:0.83) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.88 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:2.38) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.50 lvl:2.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Number Facility (imp:2.38 lvl:2.38) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Reaction Time (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Depth Perception (imp:1.88 lvl:1.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Rate Control (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Response Orientation (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  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:0.50) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  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.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.41 lvl:4.37) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Getting Information (imp:4.29 lvl:4.45) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.28 lvl:4.75) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.21 lvl:3.85) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.17 lvl:4.72) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.17 lvl:4.92) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Working with Computers (imp:4.14 lvl:4.09) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.03 lvl:4.59) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.00 lvl:4.20) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.97 lvl:3.57) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.92 lvl:4.50) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.91 lvl:3.46) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.88 lvl:4.13) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.84 lvl:4.49) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.78 lvl:3.50) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.71 lvl:2.91) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.66 lvl:3.44) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.66 lvl:3.69) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.65 lvl:3.45) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.65 lvl:4.12) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.62 lvl:3.82) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.58 lvl:4.01) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.51 lvl:3.32) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Processing Information (imp:3.50 lvl:3.88) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.43 lvl:3.56) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.39 lvl:3.51) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.18 lvl:3.24) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.11 lvl:3.53) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.01 lvl:3.45) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.99 lvl:3.74) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.90 lvl:2.47) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.83 lvl:3.01) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:2.82 lvl:2.45) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.68 lvl:2.63) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.47 lvl:3.37) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.25 lvl:2.34) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:2.10 lvl:1.58) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.94 lvl:1.71) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.73 lvl:1.47) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.43 lvl:0.54) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.41) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:4.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Stress Tolerance (imp:3.00) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.56) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Social Orientation (imp:2.24) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Cooperation (imp:2.22) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.14) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Optimism (imp:2.14) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Self-Control (imp:2.14) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Integrity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.06) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Sincerity (imp:1.94) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.92) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Adaptability (imp:1.83) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Perseverance (imp:1.77) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.71) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.64) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.60) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.54) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.51) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.50) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Innovation (imp:1.36) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Cautiousness (imp:1.14) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Humility (imp:1.12) — 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
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  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.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  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.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Instructing (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Service Orientation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  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:3.12) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operation and Control (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.88 lvl:1.38) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Technology Design (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Repairing (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 16,870
  annual_median    : $65,030
  annual_pct10     : $49,200
  annual_pct25     : $58,690
  annual_pct75     : $79,990
  annual_pct90     : $101,890
  annual_mean      : $71,590
  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($103,290)
  lowest_state     : North Dakota ($46,530)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.220x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (34 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:   16,860  median: $  65,050

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (1 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:   16,860  median: $  65,050

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--- WIKIPEDIA FULL TEXT ---
Career and technical education (CTE) is an educational approach to teaching technical skills that lead to careers for middle, high, and post secondary students. Compared to vocational education which is only taught in post secondary scenarios and is very specific to one career track, CTE can be broad in range from medical, business, sales, finance, IT, STEM, manufacturing, logistics, computer-based mathematics, political science, government, law, agriculture, construction, trades, craftsman,cosmetology, culinary, creative arts, music, to audiovisual technology. The Federal Government of the United States has invested $1.462 billion in 2023 and States have invested billions to renovate classrooms, spaces, and build dedicated buildings for the equipment, supplies, tools, software, and hardware to accommodate CTE.


== List of career and technical education skills ==


=== Trades ===

Carpentry – woodworking, framing, doors/windows, drywall, insulation, flooring, siding, renovation, cabinetry, furniture.
Cosmetology – Hair, Skin, Nails
Plumbing – plumbing fixtures, piping and plumbing fitting, water heater, steamfitter, GreenPlumbers, and drain cleaner.
Electrician – wiring, light fixture/major appliance, solar power installation, electronics technician, electric motor/generator technician, lineworker.
Welding – MIG, TIG, stick, list of welding types, welding joints, welding symbols, and metalworking.
Masonry – concrete work, bricks/blocks/stones, troweling, and tiling.
HVAC – heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and duct work.
Painting – staining, wallpaper, paint mixing, plasterwork, and spackling paste.
Roofing – shingles, standing seam metal roof, corrugated metal roof, solar roofs, rubber shingles, rain gutters.
Mechanic – auto mechanic/restoration/scrapping, air conditioning, aircraft technician, boiler, millwright/industrial mechanic.
Metal fabrication – machinist, lathes, milling, drilling, grinding, and CNC machining.
Sewing – machine sewing, hand stitching, embroidery, tailor, quilting, fashion design, costume design, 3D clothes modeling, upholstery, knitting, tapestry, crochet.
Culinary chef – baker, meat cutter\fishmonger, deli, cheesemonger, sushi itamae, and cook.
Telecommunications technician – tower technician, directional boring, fiber-optic/coaxial, utility pole technician, satellite dish installer.
Automation technician – PLCs, instrumentation calibration, assembly/production line, industrial installation and maintenance.
Semiconductor technician
Aviation – flight training, list of flight simulators, air traffic control, fixed-wing, rotary-wing, UAV, 107 pilots license.
Energy Technologies -- Electrician, Welder, Construction, solar installer, and engineer.


=== Computers ===

Computer programming - languages, libraries, competitive programming, list of online IDEs, and source code editors.
CAD/CAM/BIM – list of 3D modeling software, List of computer-aided manufacturing software, List of BIM software, CNC machining/3D printing/3D fabrication, and 3D rendering.
Video editing – list of video editing software, filmmaking, visual effects, CGI, and List of 3D animation software.
Digital art – 2D graphics software, animation software, graphics tablets, styluses, List of digital art software, digital sculpting.
Digital photography/Videography – digital camera, aerial photography, digital photo editing software, list of video editing software.
Information technology (IT)
Spreadsheets – CSV (file format), graphs, charts, bookkeeping, list of spreadsheet software, List of relational database management systems.
Digital media – radio/podcast, YouTuber, video production, visual effects/sound effects/sound design, digital audio editors, studio.
Music studio – digital audio workstation, audio engineering, list of music software, electronic drum set, electronic keyboard, electric guitar, drum machine, digital music technology.


=== Healthcare ===

Medical imaging – Xray, CT scan, MRIs, ECGs, nuclear medicine, and ultrasound.
Medical laboratory tests
Health informatics
Nursing
Surgical stitches
Biomedical sciences
Biomedical equipment technician
Emergency medical services – emergency medical technician (EMT), paramedic, first responder.
Dental hygienist


=== Computational science ===

Biotechnology - list of open-source bioinformatics software, computational genomics, pharmaceutical sciences.
Computational biology - biosimulation, list of genetic engineering software, List of protein structure prediction software.
Computational chemistry - software for molecular mechanics modeling, nucleic acid simulation, molecular design software.
Computational physics - quantum chemistry and solid-state physics software, astrophysics software, Open Source Physics.
Geoinformatics - GIS software, surveying, remote sensing, photogrammetry, geovisualization, technical geography, geostatistics.
Electronics - comparison of EDA software and free simulators, avionics, robotics, OpenRISC, sensors, silicon devices.
Aerospace - aeronautics, astronautics, space flight simulation games, list of flight simulator video games, aircraft design process.
Computational materials science - materials informatics, computational thermodynamics, molecular dynamics, molecule editing software,  molecular mechanics modeling software, list of software for nanostructures modeling, finite element analysis software.


=== Computational engineering ===

Biomedical engineering – biomechanics, genetic engineering, pharmaceutical, medical imaging, bioinstrumentation, tissue.
Materials engineering – chemical, petroleum, biochemical, thermochemistry, chemical process simulators, nanoengineering.
Biological engineering – synthetic biology, biological systems, biotechnology, agricultural, computational genomics, bioinformatics.
Construction engineering – civil engineering, structural, transportation, surveying, architectural, construction estimating software.
Computer engineering – software, data engineering, network engineering, processor / PCB design, cyber security, cryptography.
Electrical engineering – electronics engineering, power systems / energy, telecommunications, instrumentation, signal processing.
Environmental engineering – water / wastewater treatment, recycling, ecological, urban planning, sustainable design.
Industrial engineering – manufacturing, operations, component, systems, life-cycle, logistics and supply chain.
Mechanical engineering – automotive, marine, aerospace, robotics, mechatronics, biomechanical, turbomachinery, energy.
Design engineer – architectural, automotive, CAD technician, CAM, BIM, CAE, MEP, industrial design, design for additive manufacturing, integrated circuit design, PCB design, interior architect, naval architecture, packaging engineering, UX, UI.
Artificial intelligence engineering – machine learning, computer vision, list of artificial intelligence projects, comparison of deep learning software.


=== Computer-based mathematics ===

Computer algebra - computer algebra systems, list of computer algebra systems, free computer algebra software.
Computational geometry - list of interactive geometry software, list of information graphics software, free plotting software.
Computational statistics - list of statistical software, comparison of statistical packages, data mining software, analytics.
Data science - list of numerical-analysis software, machine learning software, list of open-source data science software.
Computational science - computational physics, chemistry, biomathematics, economics, list of computer simulation software.
Mathematical programming - linear, nonlinear, integer, linear algebra libraries, list of numerical libraries and languages.
Engineering mathematics - computational engineering, Mathcad, list of computer-aided engineering software.
Mathematical notation software - Comparison of TeX editors, TeX, LaTeX, KaTeX, AsciiMath, GNU TeXmacs, MathJax, MathML.
Algorithms - list of algorithms, algorithm design, analysis of algorithms, a

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Middle school (similarity: 0.4127)
  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: Association for Career and Technical Education (similarity: 0.5208)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_for_Career_and_Technical_Education
  QID: Q4809414
  Extract: The Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) is the largest national education association in the United States dedicated to the advancement of education that prepares for careers. The ACTE is committed to enhancing the job performance and satisfaction of its members; to increasing publ

  Title: Education in China (similarity: 0.3824)
  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: Teacher education (similarity: 0.3881)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teacher_education
  QID: Q1374230
  Extract: Teacher education or teacher training refers to programs, policies, procedures, and provision designed to equip (prospective) teachers with the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, approaches, methodologies and skills they require to perform their tasks effectively in the classroom, school, and wider co

  Title: Business education (similarity: 0.3235)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_education
  QID: Q4086500
  Extract: Business education is a branch of education that involves teaching the skills and operations of the business industry. This field of education occurs at multiple levels, including secondary and higher education.

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model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence supported by detailed O*NET data, clear BLS wage information, and comprehensive task descriptions. Wikipedia context validates the career and technical education framework.
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wikipedia_used       : True
wikipedia_title      : Career and technical education
wikipedia_note       : The Wikipedia match confirms CTE as an educational approach teaching technical skills for career preparation across middle, high, and post-secondary levels. This aligns with the occupation's focus on preparing middle school students for future career pathways.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Career/Technical Education Teachers at the middle school level teach occupational, vocational, and technical subjects to students in grades 6-8, preparing them for future career pathways. These educators blend practical skill instruction with traditional teaching methods, adapting their approach to meet diverse student needs and interests. They serve as crucial bridges between academic learning and real-world career preparation during students' formative middle school years.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
These teachers spend their days instructing students in technical subjects using varied methods like lectures, discussions, and hands-on demonstrations. They adapt teaching materials and methods to accommodate different learning styles and interests, while establishing clear learning objectives for all lessons and projects. Daily responsibilities include monitoring students' use of equipment and materials to ensure safety, grading assignments and homework, and maintaining detailed student records as required by district policies. They also enforce classroom rules and administrative policies, prepare and administer tests to evaluate student progress, and encourage students to explore future learning opportunities.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals with strong social orientation and dependability excel in this role, as indicated by the high Social RIASEC score of 7.0 and emphasis on interpersonal relationships. Those who thrive possess excellent oral and written communication skills, can think creatively while maintaining structured learning environments, and demonstrate integrity in all professional interactions. The role suits educators who enjoy working with young adolescents, can balance technical expertise with pedagogical knowledge, and have the patience to adapt their teaching methods to diverse learning needs. Success requires individuals who are detail-oriented for record-keeping and assessment while being flexible enough to modify approaches for student success.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a bachelor's degree (64.9% of practitioners), often in the technical subject area being taught, combined with teacher education coursework. Many states require teaching certification or licensure specific to career and technical education. Post-baccalaureate certificates are common (15.7%) for professionals transitioning from industry careers to teaching, providing the pedagogical training needed to complement their technical expertise.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to roles as instructional coordinators, curriculum specialists, or administrative positions within career and technical education programs. Some professionals advance to teaching at the secondary or postsecondary level, where median wages are typically higher. Others may transition into industry training roles, educational consulting, or pursue advanced degrees to become CTE program directors or educational administrators.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The profession employs 16,870 individuals nationally with a median annual salary of $65,030 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $49,200 to $101,890. Geographic variation is significant, with Washington state offering the highest median wages at $103,290 compared to North Dakota's $46,530, representing a 2.22x ratio difference. Employment is overwhelmingly concentrated in educational services (99.9% of positions), indicating stable but location-dependent opportunities. The middle school CTE teacher role represents a smaller subset of the broader CTE teaching field, with growth tied to educational policy emphasis on career readiness.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The core teaching and interpersonal relationship-building activities show low automation risk, as they require social orientation, creativity, and adaptive instruction methods. However, some administrative tasks like record-keeping and basic assessment may become more automated, potentially allowing teachers to focus more on personalized instruction and student engagement.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [career_pathway] Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (25-2032.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural progression teaching similar subjects to older students with higher median wages.
    data: Same CTE focus
    data: Related O*NET occupation
    data: Career advancement path
  [riasec_cluster] Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (25-2022.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high Social orientation (S) and serve the same age group in middle school settings.
    data: Social RIASEC primary
    data: Same educational level
    data: Related O*NET occupation
  [career_pathway] Instructional Coordinators (25-9031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Common advancement path leveraging curriculum development and instructional design skills.
    data: Related O*NET occupation
    data: Similar knowledge requirements
    data: Administrative progression
  [skill_overlap] Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1194.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Identical technical teaching focus with overlapping instructional skills across education levels.
    data: Same CTE specialization
    data: Shared teaching methods
    data: Related O*NET occupation
  [transferable_skill] Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors (25-3011.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize adaptive instruction and working with diverse learning needs.
    data: Similar instructional adaptation needs
    data: Related O*NET occupation
    data: Teaching methodology overlap

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['career technical education', 'CTE teacher', 'vocational education', 'technical education', 'middle school career', 'occupational education', 'career preparation', 'technical instruction']
  exclude_keywords : ['secondary school', 'high school', 'postsecondary', 'elementary', 'special education']
  title_patterns   : ['Career Technical Education Teacher', 'CTE Teacher', 'Vocational Education Teacher', 'Career Education Teacher', 'Technical Education Instructor']
  common_variations: ['CTE Teacher', 'Career and Technology Education Teacher', 'Vocational Teacher', 'Technical Education Teacher', 'Career Technical Instructor', 'Occupational Education Teacher', 'Career Preparation Teacher', 'Technical Skills Teacher']

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problems                   13  0.00327  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  onet_tasks:15%  dwas:15%
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