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Careers / Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
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| Summary Description |
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Teach or instruct vocational or occupational subjects at the postsecondary level (but at less than the baccalaureate) to students who have graduated or left high school. Includes correspondence school, industrial, and commercial instructors; and adult education teachers and instructors who prepare persons to operate industrial machinery and equipment and transportation and communications equipment. Teaching may take place in public or private schools whose primary business is education or in a school associated with an organization whose primary business is other than education. |
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Accounting Instructor |
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Accounting Teacher |
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Adjunct Instructor |
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4. |
Adult Education Instructor |
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Aesthetics Instructor |
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Air Traffic Instructor |
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Aircraft Maintenance Instructor |
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Aircraft Structural Technology Instructor |
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Apparel Machinery Instructor |
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Apparel Manufacture Instructor |
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Architectural Drafting Instructor |
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Assistant Professor of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration |
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Auto Body Repair Teacher |
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Auto Mechanics Teacher |
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Automated Manufacturing Instructor |
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Automotive Collision Repair Instructor |
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Automotive Instructor |
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Automotive Service Management Teacher |
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Automotive Technology Instructor |
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Aviation Maintenance (Airframe and Powerplant) Instructor |
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Aviation Maintenance Instructor |
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Barbering Instructor |
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Barbering Teacher |
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Beauty Culture Teacher |
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Beauty School Instructor |
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26. |
Bookkeeping Teacher |
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Building Trades Instructor |
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Bus, Trolley, and Taxi Instructor |
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Business and Office Technology Instructor |
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Business Computer Applications Instructor |
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Business Education Instructor |
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Business Education Teacher |
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Business Instructor |
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Business Machines Teacher |
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CADD Instructor (Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Instructor) |
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Career Technology Teacher |
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Carpentry Instructor |
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Certified Nursing Assistant Instructor (CNA Instructor) |
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Chef Instructor |
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Clinic Coordinator |
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Clinical Instructor |
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Clinical Laboratory Aides Teacher |
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Commercial Art Instructor |
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Commercial Baking Teacher |
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Commercial Food Instructor |
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Commercial Sewing Instructor |
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Computer Instructor |
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Computer Repair Instructor |
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Computer Systems Technology Instructor (CST Instructor) |
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Computer Technology Instructor |
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Continuing Education Instructor |
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Cooperative Education Coordinator |
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Corrective Therapy Aide Teacher |
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Correspondence School Instructor |
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Cosmetology Instructor |
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Cosmetology Professor |
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Cosmetology Teacher |
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Costume Design Teacher |
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Cpr Instructor |
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Criminal Justice Instructor |
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Culinary Arts Instructor |
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Customer Service Representative Instructor |
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Customer Service Representative Teacher |
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Decorating Instructor |
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Dental Assisting Instructor |
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Design/Animation Instructor |
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Dietary Aide Teacher |
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Drafting Instructor |
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Drafting Teacher |
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Driver Retraining Instructor |
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Driver Trainer |
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Driving Instructor |
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Dry Cleaning Teacher |
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Electrical Technology Instructor |
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Electronics Teacher |
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Electronics Technology Instructor |
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Esthetics Instructor |
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Faculty Member |
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Flight Instructor |
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Floral Design Teacher |
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Footwear Machinery Instructor |
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Gericare Aide Teacher |
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Graphic Art and Imaging Technology Instructor |
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Graphic Design Teacher |
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Green Jobs Trainer |
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Green Material Construction Trade Instructor |
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Ground School Instructor |
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Ground Services Instructor |
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Health Occupations Instructor |
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Health Science Instructor |
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Home Care and Home Health Aides Teacher |
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Hospital Aides and Assistants Teacher |
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House Painting Instructor |
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HVAC/R Instructor (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Instructor) |
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In Service Education Teacher |
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Industrial Arts Teacher |
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Industrial Electrical Technology Instructor |
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Industrial Maintenance Instructor |
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Industrial Training Specialist |
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Inhalation Therapy Aides Teacher |
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Instructor |
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Insurance Instructor |
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Job Trainer |
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Key Punch Teacher |
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Licensed Practical Nurse Instructor (LPN Instructor) |
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Link Trainer Teacher |
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Machine Shop Instructor |
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Machine Shorthand Teacher |
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Machine Tool Technician Instructor |
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Maintenance Instructor |
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Manual Arts Teacher |
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Manual Training Teacher |
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Manufacturing Teacher |
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Manufacturing Technology Professor |
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Marksmanship Instructor |
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Masonry Instructor |
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Massage Therapy Instructor |
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Meat Cutting Teacher |
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Mechanical Maintenance Instructor |
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Medical Aides Teacher |
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Medical Assistant Instructor |
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Medical Instructor |
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Medical Laboratory Technology Instructor |
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Medical Office Technology Instructor |
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Mental Health Aides Teacher |
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Metal Crafts Teacher |
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Military Science Teacher |
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Millinery Teacher |
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Modeling Teacher |
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Motor Teacher |
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Nail Technician Teacher |
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Navigation Teacher |
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Nurse's Aides Teacher |
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Nursing Assistants Teacher |
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Nursing Instructor |
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Nursing Professor |
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Nursing Teacher |
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Nutrition Aides Teacher |
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Occupational Therapy Aides Teacher |
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Occupational Therapy Assistant Instructor (OTA Instructor) |
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Office Administration Instructor |
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Office Machines Teacher |
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Office Systems Technology Instructor |
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Office Technology Instructor |
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Paralegal Instructor |
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Pathology Laboratory Aides Teacher |
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Pharmacy Technician Instructor |
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Pharmacy Technology Instructor |
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Physical Therapy Aides Teacher |
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Police Academy Instructor |
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Postsecondary Career and Technical Education Teacher |
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Practical Nursing Instructor |
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Prison Teacher |
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Private Branch Exchange Service Advisor |
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Professor |
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Professor of Industrial Technology |
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Psychiatric Aide Instructor |
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Psychiatric Aides Teacher |
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Public Health Aides Teacher |
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Radio Repair Teacher |
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Real Estate Teacher |
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Recreation Therapy Aides Teacher |
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Residential Construction Instructor |
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RN Teacher (Registered Nurse Teacher) |
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Sales Teacher |
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Secretarial Teacher |
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Shorthand Teacher |
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Skilled Trades Teacher |
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Skin Care Instructor |
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Small Engine Trainer |
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Special Makeup Fx Artist Instructor |
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Stewardesses Teacher |
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Surgical Aides Teacher |
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Teacher |
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Technical Instructor |
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Technical Trainer |
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Technical Training Instructor |
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Technology Instructor |
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Television Repair Teacher |
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Textile Machinery Instructor |
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Trainer |
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Training Representative |
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Training Technician |
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Truck Driver Instructor |
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Upholstery Instructor |
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Vocational Horticulture Instructor |
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Vocational Instructor |
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Vocational Nursing Instructor |
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Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist |
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Vocational Rehabilitation Teacher |
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Vocational School Teacher |
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Vocational Trainer |
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Vocational Training Instructor |
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Vocational Training Teacher |
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Wastewater Treatment Plant Instructor |
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Watch Assembly Instructor |
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Watchmaking Teacher |
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Weather Teacher |
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Weaving Instructor |
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Weaving Teacher |
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Welding Instructor |
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Welding Teacher |
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| Job Tasks |
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Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
- Monitor student performance.
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Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Monitor student performance.
- Evaluate student work.
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Determine training needs of students or workers.
- Assess educational needs of students.
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Administer oral, written, or performance tests to measure progress and to evaluate training effectiveness.
- Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
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Prepare reports and maintain records such as student grades, attendance rolls, and training activity details.
- Maintain student records.
- Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
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Conduct on-the-job training classes or training sessions to teach and demonstrate principles, techniques, procedures, or methods of designated subjects.
- Teach vocational courses.
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Integrate academic and vocational curricula so that students can obtain a variety of skills.
- Teach vocational courses.
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Develop curricula and plan course content and methods of instruction.
- Plan educational activities.
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Develop teaching aids such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.
- Create technology-based learning materials.
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Participate in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to keep abreast of developments in the field, and integrate relevant information into training programs.
- Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
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Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids, such as graphs, charts, videotapes, and slides.
- Apply multiple teaching methods.
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Supervise independent or group projects, field placements, laboratory work, or other training.
- Supervise laboratory work.
- Supervise student research or internship work.
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Select and assemble books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects.
- Select educational materials or equipment.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
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Prepare outlines of instructional programs and training schedules and establish course goals.
- Develop instructional objectives.
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Provide individualized instruction and tutorial or remedial instruction.
- Tutor students who need extra assistance.
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Advise students on course selection, career decisions, and other academic and vocational concerns.
- Advise students on academic or career matters.
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Acquire, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment and tools.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
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Serve on faculty and school committees concerned with budgeting, curriculum revision, and course and diploma requirements.
- Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
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Review enrollment applications and correspond with applicants to obtain additional information.
- Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
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Arrange for lectures by experts in designated fields.
- Schedule instructional activities.
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| Work Activities |
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| Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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| Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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| Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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| Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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| Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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| Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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| Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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| Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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| Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
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. |
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| Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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| Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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| Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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| Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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| Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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| Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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| Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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| Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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| Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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| Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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| Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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| Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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| Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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| Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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| Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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| Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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| Controlling Machines and Processes —
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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| Staffing Organizational Units —
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization. |
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| Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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| Interesting Fact |
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| Cuba Gooding Jr.'s first job was as a backup dancer for Lionel Richie at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984. |
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