Typical job duties might include teaching an electronics course at a vocational technical school, giving assignments for new computer software programs, teaching a watercolor class for senior citizens or preparing lesson plans. Adult students willingly attend class. Although students attend class willingly, their schedules are less compromising due to job or family responsibilities. Therefore, teachers often work part-time and hold classes at night or on weekends to accommodate their pupils. Educational requirements usually include a bachelor s degree from an approved teacher-training program, and a master s degree may be required to work at educational institutions.
Most states require certification or licensing.
Typical job obligations might include meeting with young students to assess their special needs, helping a student communicate using a computer with synthesized speech and discussing home assignments with parents. Communication skills are important. The IEP is tailored to each student s individual learning style and ability. The ability to understand, communicate and motivate are important to this profession. Summer vacations and holidays help to counterbalance substantial amounts of paperwork and longer work weeks.