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Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$59,950	4100	-12.7%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$59,950

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

4100

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

-12.7%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

Teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in basic education, literacy, or English as a Second Language classes, or in classes for earning a high school equivalency credential.

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

On-the-Job Training: Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months

Detailed Work Activities

Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.
Monitor student performance.
Evaluate student work.
Plan educational activities.
Apply multiple teaching methods.
Maintain student records.
Set up classroom materials or equipment.
Develop instructional objectives.
Teach life skills.
Teach classes in area of specialization.
Encourage students.
Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Evaluate student work.
Assign class work to students.
Assess educational needs of students.
Assess educational needs of students.
Perform student enrollment or registration activities.
Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
Prepare tests.
Evaluate student work.
Create technology-based learning materials.
Develop instructional objectives.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
Evaluate effectiveness of educational programs.
Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.
Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.
Plan educational activities.
Document lesson plans.
Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.
Select educational materials or equipment.
Distribute instructional or library materials.
Order instructional or library materials or equipment.
Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
Promote educational institutions or programs.
Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
Plan experiential learning activities.
Advise students on academic or career matters.
Schedule instructional activities.
Assist students with special educational needs.
Train staff members.
Collaborate with other agencies and institutions to coordinate educational matters.
Evaluate performance of educational staff.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
Prepare students for further education by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
Assign and grade class work and homework.
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.
Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects, such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
Prepare and administer written, oral, and performance tests and issue grades in accordance with performance.
Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Review instructional content, methods, and student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses, and to develop recommendations for course revision, development, or elimination.
Register, orient, and assess new students according to standards and procedures.
Collaborate with other teachers and professionals in the development of instructional programs.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems or special academic interests.
Select, order, and issue books, materials, and supplies for courses or projects.
Attend professional meetings, conferences, and workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons that promote learning, following approved curricula.
Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, contests, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.
Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
Provide information, guidance, and preparation for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) examination.
Select and schedule class times to ensure maximum attendance.
Train and assist tutors and community literacy volunteers.
Observe and evaluate the performance of other instructors.
Confer with leaders of government and community groups to coordinate student training or to find opportunities for students to fulfill curriculum requirements.
Participate in publicity planning, community awareness efforts, and student recruitment.
Advise students on internships, prospective employers, and job placement services.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

Data Source: This page includes information from the O*NET 30.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. This page includes Employment Projections program, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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