Secondary Teacher

1. About Career

Do you love teaching students? Do you want to teach students from 6th-12th? If yes, explore the career option of a secondary teacher.

A secondary teacher is also known as a high school teacher. They teache and instruct students from 6th-12th both in private and government schools.

A secondary teacher has expertise in subjects such as Maths, Science, English, Social Science and arts. They must keep up to date with developments in the subject and curate new methods of teaching. They teach, support, observe and record the progress of students.

They have exceptional communication skills. A teacher lays the foundation for a student to help them achieve their dreams in their lives. They spur students' imaginations and prepare them for higher education and jobs.

2. Roles and Responsibilities of a Secondary Teacher

• • A teacher instructs through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematic, social studies etc.

  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

  • Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

  • Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

  • Assign and grade classwork and homework.

  • Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

  • Observe and evaluate students' performance, behaviour, social development, and physical health.

  • Provide students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

  • Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students progress.

  • Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

  • Guide and counsel students with academic problems or individual academic interests.

  • Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

  • Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study.

  • Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counsellors, and administrators to resolve students behavioural and academic problems.

  • Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.

  • Instruct and monitor students in the use of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

  • Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.

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3. Key Skills Required for Secondary Teacher

• • Curriculum Planning

  • Teaching Skills

  • Observation Skills

  • Student Engagement Skills

  • Subject matter expert

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4. Salary and Demand for Secondary Teacher

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  Demand is High for Secondary Education.

  
  


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  Salary levels are Medium for Secondary Education. For fresher average salary is 3 to 4 Lacs.

  
  


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  Fees levels of the course is Low. To pursue this course student need to spend lesser than 2 Lakhs.

  
  


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  Level of preparation for Secondary Education is Medium. Students spend 1 Year, to prepare for entrance test of Secondary Education.

  
  
  
   

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