Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach vocational courses intended to provide occupational training below the baccalaureate level in subjects such as construction, mechanics/repair, manufacturing, transportation, or cosmetology, primarily to students who have graduated from or left high school. Teaching takes place in public or private schools whose primary business is academic or vocational education.
At a Glance
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary earns a median of $61,490/yr with +0.7% projected growth. Typical entry: Bachelor's degree. Top skills: Training and Teaching Others, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel.
$61,490/yr
+0.7%
9
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Skills (12)
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Knowledge (10)
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Abilities (11)
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Technology (6)
Work Activities (30)
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Work Styles (1)
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
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