[Core] [99% incumbents] Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
  DWAs: Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.

[Core] [99% incumbents] Instruct and monitor students in the use of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  DWAs: Monitor student performance. | Teach others to use technology or equipment.

[Core] [99% 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] [98% incumbents] Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  DWAs: Encourage students.

[Core] [98% 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] [98% incumbents] Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
  DWAs: Develop instructional objectives.

[Core] [98% incumbents] Assign and grade class work and homework.
  DWAs: Evaluate student work. | Assign class work to students.

[Core] [98% incumbents] Enforce all administration policies and rules governing students.
  DWAs: Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.

[Core] [98% 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] [98% 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] [98% 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] [98% incumbents] Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  DWAs: Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
  DWAs: Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  DWAs: Set up classroom materials or equipment.

[Core] [97% 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] [97% 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] [97% 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] [97% incumbents] Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  DWAs: Create technology-based learning materials.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
  DWAs: Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
  DWAs: Plan educational activities. | Document lesson plans.

[Core] [97% 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] [97% incumbents] Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
  DWAs: Coordinate student extracurricular activities.

[Core] [97% incumbents] Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and needs.
  DWAs: Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.

[Supplemental] [97% 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.

[Supplemental] [97% 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] [96% 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] [96% incumbents] Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.
  DWAs: Advise students on academic or career matters.

[Core] [96% incumbents] Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
  DWAs: Develop instructional objectives.

[Core] [96% incumbents] Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  DWAs: Maintain student records.

[Core] [96% incumbents] Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
  DWAs: Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.

[Core] [96% 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] [96% incumbents] Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of secondary school programs.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.

--- SKILLS ---
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — 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
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Learning Strategies (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Writing (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Education and Training (imp:4.69 lvl:5.34) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  English Language (imp:4.35 lvl:4.95) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.94 lvl:4.76) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.58 lvl:4.06) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Psychology (imp:3.36 lvl:3.68) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.18 lvl:3.99) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  History and Archeology (imp:3.03 lvl:3.89) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Communications and Media (imp:2.97 lvl:3.05) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Administrative (imp:2.88 lvl:2.77) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.85 lvl:2.53) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Geography (imp:2.73 lvl:3.46) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Law and Government (imp:2.73 lvl:2.38) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Mathematics (imp:2.71 lvl:2.90) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Administration and Management (imp:2.66 lvl:2.82) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.64 lvl:3.32) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.57 lvl:3.64) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.32 lvl:1.79) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Foreign Language (imp:2.21 lvl:1.79) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Biology (imp:2.19 lvl:2.10) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Fine Arts (imp:2.13 lvl:2.04) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Telecommunications (imp:1.93 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.89 lvl:1.51) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.85 lvl:1.13) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Design (imp:1.81 lvl:1.70) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Physics (imp:1.65 lvl:0.94) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.63 lvl:0.91) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Transportation (imp:1.60 lvl:0.84) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.39 lvl:0.43) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Mechanical (imp:1.39) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.38 lvl:0.54) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Production and Processing (imp:1.15) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Food Production (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Building and Construction (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Speech Recognition (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  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:3.88) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.62 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.50 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Selective Attention (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.50) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — 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 
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.62 lvl:1.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Depth Perception (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Static Strength (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  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.
  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:4.65 lvl:5.01) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:4.45 lvl:4.91) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.36 lvl:4.44) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.35 lvl:5.39) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:4.22 lvl:4.48) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Working with Computers (imp:4.19 lvl:3.24) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.18 lvl:4.64) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.17 lvl:5.15) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Getting Information (imp:4.07 lvl:4.57) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.06 lvl:4.48) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.06 lvl:4.92) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.00 lvl:4.36) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.78 lvl:4.08) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.74 lvl:4.30) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.71 lvl:4.27) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Processing Information (imp:3.70 lvl:4.00) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.65 lvl:3.28) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.65 lvl:3.23) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.59 lvl:3.74) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.54 lvl:3.61) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.50 lvl:3.89) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.48 lvl:3.06) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.39 lvl:3.51) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.35 lvl:3.28) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.31 lvl:2.83) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.30 lvl:3.66) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.28 lvl:3.32) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.23 lvl:3.56) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.20 lvl:3.12) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.72 lvl:2.36) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.64 lvl:1.76) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.63 lvl:2.23) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.44 lvl:2.03) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.24 lvl:2.80) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.06 lvl:1.94) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.84 lvl:1.38) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.81 lvl:1.34) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.67 lvl:1.17) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.63 lvl:1.06) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.63 lvl:1.37) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.61 lvl:0.97) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Cooperation (imp:10.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:9.00) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  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
  Optimism (imp:2.40) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  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
  Integrity (imp:2.24) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.14) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Perseverance (imp:2.08) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:2.06) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Adaptability (imp:2.05) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:2.01) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  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
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.76) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.66) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.64) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.61) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.56) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.53) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Innovation (imp:1.30) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  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
  Cautiousness (imp:0.90) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  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
  Integrity () — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Instructing (imp:4.12 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:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.38) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  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:2.75 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  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
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 1,065,210
  annual_median    : $72,040
  annual_pct10     : $48,780
  annual_pct25     : $59,980
  annual_pct75     : $92,570
  annual_pct90     : $107,600
  annual_mean      : $76,320
  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Washington ($102,670)
  lowest_state     : Oklahoma ($48,710)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.108x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp: 1,060,270  median: $  72,170
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,310  median: $  77,330
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,010  median: $  57,880
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      870  median: $  50,750
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      550  median: $  63,290

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (5 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp: 1,060,270  median: $  72,170
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    2,310  median: $  77,330
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    1,010  median: $  57,880
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:      870  median: $  50,750
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:      550  median: $  63,290

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         : 2026-06-02T21:13:06.529105Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Middle school (similarity: 0.1882)
  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: 0.2000)
  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: Secondary education in France (similarity: 0.3762)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secondary_education_in_France
  QID: Q26869819
  Extract: In France, secondary education is in two stages:Collèges cater for the first four years of secondary education from the ages of 11 to 14.
Lycées provide a three-year course of further secondary education for students between the ages of 15 and 19. Pupils are prepared for the baccalauréat, which can 

  Title: Education in Norway (similarity: 0.1978)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Norway
  QID: Q2740462
  Extract: Education in Norway is mandatory for all children aged from 6 to 16. Schools are typically divided into two divisions: primary and lower secondary schooling. The majority of schools in Norway are municipal, where local governments fund and manage administration. Primary and lower secondary schools a

  Title: Education in the Philippines (similarity: 0.1800)
  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

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, skills, and knowledge requirements. Large sample size (1.06+ million employed) and clear educational pathways support reliable inferences.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T17:26:54.015252+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,643
tokens_output        : 4,200
cost_usd             : $0.045080
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, with the closest semantic match being 'Secondary education in France' at 0.376 similarity. This suggests the occupation is well-defined within educational systems but may benefit from more standardized terminology.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Secondary school teachers instruct students in grades 9-12 across academic subjects, developing curriculum plans and assessing student progress. They establish learning objectives, adapt instructional methods to meet diverse student needs, and maintain classroom management. These educators collaborate with parents, administrators, and colleagues to support student academic and behavioral development.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Secondary school teachers begin by preparing lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards and establishing clear learning objectives for each class. They deliver instruction using varied teaching methods, from direct instruction to interactive activities, while monitoring student engagement and comprehension. Throughout the day, they assign and grade homework, assess student performance through tests and projects, and provide individualized feedback. Teachers enforce classroom policies, manage student behavior, and communicate with parents about academic progress. They also attend department meetings, professional development workshops, and collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning and student support strategies.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as secondary school teachers possess strong social orientation and communication skills, as evidenced by the high importance of oral expression and establishing interpersonal relationships. They demonstrate exceptional cooperation and achievement orientation, working effectively within educational teams while maintaining high standards for student learning. These professionals exhibit self-control and stress tolerance, managing diverse classroom dynamics and adolescent behaviors with patience and consistency. Their critical thinking abilities and learning strategies enable them to adapt instruction for various learning styles and academic levels.

CAREER ENTRY:
Secondary school teaching requires a bachelor's degree in the subject area to be taught, with 77% of teachers holding this credential. Most states mandate completion of a teacher preparation program and student teaching experience. Post-baccalaureate certificates (7.8%) provide alternative pathways for career changers, while some pursue post-master's certificates (7.8%) for advanced specialization. All teachers must obtain state licensing through examination and meet continuing education requirements.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced secondary teachers can advance to department head positions, curriculum coordinators, or instructional coaches, leveraging their classroom expertise in leadership roles. Many pursue master's degrees in education or specialized fields to become administrators, principals, or district-level curriculum specialists. Some transition to higher education as professors or educational consultants, while others move into corporate training roles utilizing their instructional design and presentation skills.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Secondary school teachers earn a median annual salary of $72,040 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, with wages ranging from $48,780 to $107,600 across experience levels. Geographic variation is significant, with Washington state offering the highest compensation at $102,670 compared to Oklahoma's $48,710, representing a 2.11x wage differential. With over 1.06 million employed nationally, this represents one of the largest professional occupations, primarily concentrated in educational services (99.5%). Demand remains steady due to ongoing student enrollment and teacher turnover, particularly in STEM subjects and high-need districts.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Secondary school teaching shows low automation risk due to the high importance of interpersonal relationships, coaching, and social-emotional learning components. While technology tools like Microsoft Office and educational software enhance instruction, the core activities of establishing relationships with students, adapting to individual needs, and managing classroom dynamics require human judgment and emotional intelligence that cannot be automated.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (25-2022.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical core teaching activities including training and teaching others (4.7 importance), coaching and developing others (4.5 importance), and establishing interpersonal relationships with similar skill requirements.
    data: Training and Teaching Others (imp:4.7)
    data: Coaching and Developing Others (imp:4.5)
    data: Primary-Short relationship
  [skill_overlap] Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both teaching roles require identical top skills including Reading Comprehension (4.0 importance), Active Listening (4.0 importance), and Learning Strategies (4.0 importance) with similar proficiency levels.
    data: Reading Comprehension (imp:4.0)
    data: Active Listening (imp:4.0)
    data: Learning Strategies (imp:4.0)
  [knowledge_overlap] Tutors (25-3041.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize Education and Training knowledge and share instructional delivery methods, though tutors work with smaller groups or individuals rather than full classrooms.
    data: Education and Training (imp:4.7)
    data: Training and Teaching Others
    data: Primary-Short relationship
  [job_zone] Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (25-2032.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both occupy Job Zone 4 requiring considerable preparation and work at the secondary school level, differing primarily in subject matter focus rather than fundamental teaching competencies.
    data: Job Zone 4
    data: Secondary school level
    data: Teaching methodology overlap
  [riasec_cluster] Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (25-2058.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles demonstrate strong Social orientation (S:7.00) and work within secondary education settings, sharing classroom management and student development responsibilities.
    data: Social orientation S:7.00
    data: Secondary school setting
    data: Student development focus

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['secondary school teacher', 'high school teacher', '9th grade teacher', '10th grade teacher', '11th grade teacher', '12th grade teacher', 'subject area teacher', 'academic teacher']
  exclude_keywords : ['special education', 'career technical', 'vocational', 'elementary', 'middle school']
  title_patterns   : ['*Teacher', '* Instructor', '* Educator', 'Academic *', 'Subject *']
  common_variations: ['Biology Teacher', 'English Teacher', 'Math Teacher', 'History Teacher', 'Science Teacher', 'Language Arts Teacher', 'Social Studies Teacher', 'Chemistry Teacher']

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

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01447  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     40  0.01378  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:95%  dwas:2%  inference:2%
equipment                  30  0.01033  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:77%  dwas:13%  onet_tasks:10%
student                    27  0.00930  dwas                 dwas:56%  inference:37%  onet_tasks:7%
students                   25  0.00861  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:68%  dwas:20%  inference:8%
activities                 23  0.00792  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:39%  onet_tasks:26%  dwas:26%
materials                  21  0.00723  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:48%  dwas:29%  onet_tasks:24%
school                     21  0.00723  wikipedia            wikipedia:57%  inference:29%  onet_tasks:10%
needs                      19  0.00654  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:42%  dwas:26%  onet_tasks:21%
educational                17  0.00586  dwas                 dwas:41%  inference:29%  onet_dimensions:12%
secondary                  17  0.00586  wikipedia            wikipedia:47%  inference:47%  onet_tasks:6%
principles                 16  0.00551  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
learning                   15  0.00517  inference            inference:40%  onet_dimensions:27%  onet_tasks:20%
teaching                   14  0.00482  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  dwas:29%  inference:29%
problems                   13  0.00448  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  onet_tasks:15%  dwas:15%
control                    13  0.00448  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
rules                      12  0.00413  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:17%  dwas:17%
performance                12  0.00413  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:8%
includes                   12  0.00413  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00413  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                      11  0.00379  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                11  0.00379  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  inference:18%
teachers                   10  0.00345  inference            inference:80%  onet_tasks:20%
social                     10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  onet_tasks:20%  inference:20%
monitoring                 10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
standards                  10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
techniques                 10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
body                       10  0.00345  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
instructional               9  0.00310  dwas                 dwas:44%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:11%
objectives                  9  0.00310  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  onet_dimensions:22%  dwas:22%
academic                    9  0.00310  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:44%  inference:44%  dwas:11%
behavior                    9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:22%
procedures                  9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
progress                    9  0.00310  dwas                 dwas:44%  onet_tasks:33%  inference:22%
programs                    9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:44%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:22%
resources                   9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
developing                  9  0.00310  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
technology                  8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
maintaining                 8  0.00276  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  inference:12%