Special Education Teachers, Middle School

Does not pass

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.5% of the role's time · $377M

• Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.6% of the role's time · $315M

• Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.4% of the role's time · $305M

• Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

  physical work, outside the screen · 4.3% of the role's time · $298M

• Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.0% of the role's time · $275M

• Guide and counsel students with adjustments, academic problems, or special academic interests.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $248M

• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.6% of the role's time · $247M

• Teach students personal development skills, such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $239M

• Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.5% of the role's time · $238M

• Modify the general education curriculum for students with disabilities, based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $237M

• Monitor teachers and teacher assistants to ensure that they adhere to inclusive special education program requirements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.4% of the role's time · $231M

• Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.3% of the role's time · $229M

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

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $222M · waiting on a check

• Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.2% of the role's time · $217M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

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

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $215M

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

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.8% of the role's time · $193M

• Collaborate with other teachers that provide instruction to special education students to ensure that the students receive appropriate support.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $179M

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

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.5% of the role's time · $172M

• Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $168M

• Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans (IEPs) for students' educational, physical, and social development.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $159M

• Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $149M

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

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $148M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

• Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation.

  physical work, outside the screen · 2.1% of the role's time · $142M

• Develop or write Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.1% of the role's time · $142M

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

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $132M

• Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $125M

• Perform administrative duties, such as school library assistance, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.7% of the role's time · $119M

• Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $116M · waiting on a check

• Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and needs.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $109M

• Organize and label materials and display students' work.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $104M

• Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $102M

• Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.4% of the role's time · $96.2M

• Provide additional instruction in vocational areas.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $95.8M

• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $89.0M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Meet with parents and guardians to provide guidance in using community resources and to teach skills for dealing with students' impairments.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $84.7M

• Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $78.5M

• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $74.9M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $71.2M

• Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $69.9M

• Visit schools to tutor students with sensory impairments and to consult with teachers regarding students' special needs.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $55.8M