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U.S. Department of Labor
Industry: Government; Labor
Number of terms: 77176
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Company Profile:
A professional who conducts classroom instruction, on-the-job training, and orientation sessions for new and experienced ground personnel on various subjects, such as aircraft and station familiarization, company policies and procedures, and specific job duties. Responsibilities include: * Develops and prepares course outlines, instructional procedures, and study materials for nontechnical occupations in such areas as airfreight, customer services load planning, ramp services, reservations, and ticketing. * Presents course material through use of audiovisual aids, classroom lectures, on-the-job training, and printed handouts. * Tests student's progress, using oral interviews, written examinations, and performance tests to ascertain comprehension of subject matter. * Prepares reports of attendance, grades, and training activities. * Keeps records of training accomplishments and confers with supervisory personnel regarding training needs. * Conducts recurrent on-the-job training or classroom instruction to acquaint experienced workers with changing procedures or with use of new equipment. * Coordinates training activities with local station manager. * May conduct special training programs in company and industry procedures, regulations, rules, and techniques relating to passenger travel for workers employed by travel agencies.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who teaches military subjects, such as employment and deployment of weapons systems, military aspects of geopolitics, and defense concepts in public and private secondary schools and colleges and universities offering Reserve Officers' Training program. Specializes in teaching subjects concerned with particular branch of military tactics, such as aerospace science, naval science, or military science.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who instructs individuals and groups in techniques and methods of self-improvement, utilizing principles of modeling, such as visual poise, wardrobe coordination, and cosmetic application. Responsibilities include: * Analyzes appearance of individual to determine self-improvement considering factors, such as figure, complexion, and body posture. * Explains and demonstrates methods and techniques of self-improvement. * Observes student, such as ascending and descending stairs, walking, and in cosmetic application sessions to ensure conformance to classroom instruction. * Instructs students in selecting and coordinating wardrobe.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who instructs out-of-school youths and adults in academic and nonacademic courses in public or private schools or other organizations. Responsibilities include: * Prepares outline of instructional program and studies and assembles material to be presented. * Presents lectures and discussions to group to increase students' knowledge or vocational competence. * Tests and grades students on achievement in class. * Teaches courses, such as citizenship, fine arts, and homemaking, to enrich students' cultural and academic backgrounds. * Conducts workshops and demonstrations to teach such skills as driving, sports, and dancing, or to provide training for parenthood. * May teach basic courses in American history, principles, ideas, and customs and in English to foreign-born and be designated Teacher, Citizenship.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who teaches academic subjects, such as English, mathematics, and foreign languages to pupils requiring private instruction, adapting curriculum to meet individual's needs. May teach in pupil's home.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who teaches classes, presents lectures, conducts workshops, and participates in other activities to further educational program of museum, zoo, or similar institution. Responsibilities include: * Plans course content and method of presentation, and prepares outline of material to be covered and submits it for approval. * Selects and assembles materials to be used in teaching assignment, such as pieces of pottery or samples of plant life, and arranges use of audiovisual equipment or other teaching aids. * Conducts classes for children in various scientific, history, or art subjects, utilizing museum displays to augment standard teaching methods and adapting course content and complexity to ages and interests of students. * Teaches adult classes in such subjects as art, history, astronomy, or horticulture, using audiovisual aids, demonstration, or laboratory techniques appropriate to subject matter. * Presents series of lectures on subjects related to institution collections, often incorporating films or slides into presentation. * Conducts seminars or workshops for school system teachers or lay persons to demonstrate methods of using institution facilities and collections to enhance school programs or to enrich other activities. * Conducts workshops or field trips for students or community groups and plans and directs activities associated with projects. * Plans and presents vacation or weekend programs for elementary or preschool children, combining recreational activities with teaching methods geared to age groups. * Conducts classes for academic credit in cooperation with area schools or universities. * Teaches courses in museum work to participants in work-study programs. * Works with adult leaders of youth groups to assist youths to earn merit badges or fulfill other group requirements. * Maintains records of attendance. * Evaluates success of courses, basing evaluation on number and enthusiasm of persons participating and recommends retaining or dropping course in future plans. * When course is offered for academic credit, evaluates class member performances, administers tests, and issues grades in accordance with methods used by cooperating educational institution.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who teaches basic academic subjects to students requiring remedial work, using special help programs to improve scholastic level. Responsibilities include: * Teaches basic subjects, such as reading and math, applying lesson techniques designed for short attention spans. * Administers achievement tests and evaluates test results to discover level of language and math skills. * Selects and teaches reading material and math problems related to everyday life of individual student. * Confers with school counselors and teaching staff to obtain additional testing information and to gain insight on student behavioral disorders affecting learning process. * Designs special help programs for low achievers and encourages parent-teacher cooperation. * Attends professional meetings, writes reports, and maintains records.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who performs any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teaching staff of public or private elementary or secondary school. Responsibilities include: * Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts. * Prepares lesson outline and plan in assigned area and submits outline to teacher for review. * Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs. * Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques, such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role playing. * Prepares, administers, and grades examinations. * Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. * Confers with parents on progress of students. * May specialize in single subject area. * May be required to have completed specified number of college education credits.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who performs any combination of following instructional tasks in classroom to assist teaching staff of public or private elementary or secondary school. Responsibilities include: * Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts. * Prepares lesson outline and plan in assigned area and submits outline to teacher for review. * Plans, prepares, and develops various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs. * Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques, such as lecture, discussion, and supervised role playing. * Prepares, administers, and grades examinations. * Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts. * Confers with parents on progress of students. * May specialize in single subject area. * May be required to have completed specified number of college education credits.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who plans and administers program of library services. Responsibilities include: * Submits recommendations on library policies and services to governing body, such as board of directors or board of trustees, and implements policy decisions. * Analyzes, selects, and executes recommendations of personnel, such as department chiefs or branch supervisors. * Coordinates activities of branch or departmental libraries. * Analyzes and coordinates departmental budget estimates and controls expenditures to administer approved budget. * Reviews and evaluates orders for books and audiovisual materials. * Examines trade publications and materials, interviews publishers' representatives, and consults with others to select materials. * Administers personnel regulations, interviews and appoints job applicants, rates staff performance, and promotes and discharges employees. * Plans and conducts staff meetings and participates in community and professional meetings to discuss and act on library problems. * Delivers book reviews and lectures to publicize library activities and services. * Provides library public relations services. * May examine and select materials to be discarded, repaired, or replaced. * May be designated according to governmental subdivision served as City-Library Director; County-Library Director.
Industry:Professional careers