Secondary school teachers

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Prepare subject material for presentation to students according to an approved curriculum

• Teach students using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop and field studies

• Assign and correct homework

• Prepare, administer and correct tests

• Evaluate progress, determine individual needs of students and discuss results with parents and school officials

• Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help

• Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and teacher training workshops

• May teach and evaluate students through distance or online courses

• May advise students on course selection and on vocational and personal matters

• May supervise student teachers.

• Secondary school teachers may specialize in such areas as mathematics, English, French, special education or second language instruction. Secondary school teachers of vocational and trades subjects may specialize in areas such as hairdressing or auto mechanics.

• Teachers of academic subjects require a bachelor's degree in education which is often preceded by a bachelor's degree in the arts or sciences.

• Teachers of vocational or technical subjects require a bachelor's degree in education which is usually preceded by specialized training or experience in the subject.

• Department heads usually require several years of teaching experience.

• Progression to vice-principal or other administrative positions in the education system is possible with experience.