ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER By: Emily Vaverek

DEGREES/PAY  The average elementary school teacher in Georgia has a masters degree  The average median pay for an elementary school teacher in the state of Georgia

TASKS  Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. See more occupations related to this task.  Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests. See more occupations related to this task.  Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students. See more occupations related to this task.  Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible. See more occupations related to this task.  Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY  Board games — Educational board games See more occupations related to this tool.  Building blocks — Toy block sets See more occupations related to this tool.  Laminators — Laminating machines See more occupations related to this tool.  Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment  Computer based training software — Children's educational software See more occupations related to this technology.  Electronic mail software — software; Microsoft Outlook See more occupations related to this technology.  Graphics or photo imaging software — Graphics software

KNOWLEDGE  Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. See more occupations related to this knowledge.  English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. See more occupations related to this knowledge.  Psychology — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

WORK ACTIVITIES  Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. See more occupations related to this activity.  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. See more occupations related to this activity.  Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. See more occupations related to this activity.  Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. See more occupations related to this activity.  Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES  Instructing — Teaching others how to do something. See more occupations related to this skill.  Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively. See more occupations related to this skill.  Learning Strategies — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.  Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. See more occupations related to this ability.  Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. See more occupations related to this ability.  Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. See more occupations related to this ability.  Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.