Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.

Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.

Determine training needs of students or workers.

Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.

Prepare reports and maintain records, such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.

Conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects.

Integrate academic and vocational curricula so that students can obtain a variety of skills.

Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.

Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.

Develop teaching aids, such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.

Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.

Select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.

Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.

Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.

Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.

Advise students on course selection, career decisions, and other academic and vocational concerns.

Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.

Serve on faculty and school committees concerned with budgeting, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.

Review enrollment applications and correspond with applicants to obtain additional information.

Arrange for lectures by experts in designated fields.