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Special Education Teachers, Middle School
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Special Education Teachers, Middle School
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Teach middle school subjects to educationally and physically handicapped students. Includes teachers who specialize and work with audibly and visually handicapped students and those who teach basic academic and life processes skills to the mentally impaired.
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Degrees
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Abilities
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Oral Comprehension| | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
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Oral Expression| | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
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Written Comprehension| | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
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Deductive Reasoning| | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
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Speech Clarity| | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
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Written Expression| | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
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Problem Sensitivity| | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
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Speech Recognition| | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
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Inductive Reasoning| | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
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Originality| | The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. |
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Information Ordering| | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
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Near Vision| | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Category Flexibility| | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
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Fluency of Ideas| | The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). |
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Far Vision| | The ability to see details at a distance. |
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Number Facility| | The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. |
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Selective Attention| | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
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Speed of Closure| | The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns. |
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Time Sharing| | The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources). |
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Visual Color Discrimination| | The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness. |
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Auditory Attention| | The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds. |
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Hearing Sensitivity| | The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. |
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Mathematical Reasoning| | The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. |
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Memorization| | The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures. |
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Perceptual Speed| | The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. |
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Visualization| | The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
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Finger Dexterity| | The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. |
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Flexibility of Closure| | The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
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Depth Perception| | The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object. |
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Trunk Strength| | The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing. |
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Gross Body Coordination| | The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion. |
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Reaction Time| | The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. |
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Response Orientation| | The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part. |
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Explosive Strength| | The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object. |
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Static Strength| | The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects. |
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Gross Body Equilibrium| | The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position. |
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Stamina| | The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath. |
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Speed of Limb Movement| | The ability to quickly move the arms and legs. |
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Arm-Hand Steadiness| | The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
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Interests
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Social| | Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others. |
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Artistic| | Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules. |
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First Interest High-Point| | Primary-Rank Descriptiveness |
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Investigative| | Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. |
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Realistic| | Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. |
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Conventional| | Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. |
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Second Interest High-Point| | Secondary-Cutoff/Rank Descriptiveness |
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Enterprising| | Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business. |
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Knowledge
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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. |
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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. |
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English Language| | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Geography| | Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life. |
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Mathematics| | Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Customer and Personal Service| | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Computers and Electronics| | Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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Clerical| | Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. |
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Therapy and Counseling| | Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. |
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History and Archeology| | Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures. |
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Sociology and Anthropology| | Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins. |
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Administration and Management| | Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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Philosophy and Theology| | Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture. |
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Communications and Media| | Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. |
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Biology| | Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. |
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Law and Government| | Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
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Public Safety and Security| | Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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Personnel and Human Resources| | Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems. |
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Chemistry| | Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. |
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Medicine and Dentistry| | Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures. |
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Transportation| | Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
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Physics| | Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes. |
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Fine Arts| | Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture. |
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Sales and Marketing| | Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. |
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Telecommunications| | Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems. |
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Design| | Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Foreign Language| | Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation. |
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Production and Processing| | Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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Mechanical| | Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Engineering and Technology| | Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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Economics and Accounting| | Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data. |
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Food Production| | Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques. |
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Building and Construction| | Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. |
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Wages
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| District of Columbia | $44,590.00 |
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| North Carolina | $36,960.00 |
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| South Carolina | $41,380.00 |
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Related Careers
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Educational Psychologists| | Investigate processes of learning and teaching and develop psychological principles and techniques applicable to educational problems. |
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Educational, Vocational, & School Counselors| | Counsel individuals and provide group educational and vocational guidance services. |
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Health Educators| | Promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies and environments. May also serve as a resource to assist individuals, other professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs. |
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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education| | Teach elemental natural and social science, personal hygiene, music, art, and literature to children from 4 to 6 years old. Promote physical, mental, and social development. May be required to hold State certification. |
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Skills
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Learning Strategies| | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
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Instructing| | Teaching others how to do something. |
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Social Perceptiveness| | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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Monitoring| | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Active Listening| | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Reading Comprehension| | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Writing| | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
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Speaking| | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Time Management| | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Active Learning| | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
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Critical Thinking| | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Coordination| | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Persuasion| | Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
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Service Orientation| | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
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Mathematics| | Using mathematics to solve problems. |
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Complex Problem Solving| | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
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Negotiation| | Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. |
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Judgment and Decision Making| | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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Equipment Selection| | Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. |
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Management of Personnel Resources| | Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. |
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Science| | Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
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Operations Analysis| | Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design. |
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Technology Design| | Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs. |
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Management of Material Resources| | Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work. |
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Quality Control Analysis| | Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
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Systems Evaluation| | Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. |
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Management of Financial Resources| | Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures. |
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Troubleshooting| | Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
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Operation and Control| | Controlling operations of equipment or systems. |
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Systems Analysis| | Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. |
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Installation| | Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. |
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Equipment Maintenance| | Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. |
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Repairing| | Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
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Operation Monitoring| | Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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Programming| | Writing computer programs for various purposes. |
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Tasks
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| Establish and enforce rules for behavior and policies and procedures to maintain order among students. |
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| Maintain accurate and complete student records, and prepare reports on children and activities, as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations. |
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| Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities. |
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| Confer with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and professionals to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students' educational, physical, and social development. |
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| Develop and implement strategies to meet the needs of students with a variety of handicapping conditions. |
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| Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification and positive reinforcement. |
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| Modify the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and instructional technology. |
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| Employ special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory. |
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| Confer with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators in order to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems. |
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| Coordinate placement of students with special needs into mainstream classes. |
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| Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects such as English, mathematics, or social studies. |
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| Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress, and to determine their priorities for their children and their resource needs. |
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| Guide and counsel students with adjustment and/or academic problems, or special academic interests. |
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| Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress. |
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| Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health. |
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| Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students. |
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| Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate. |
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| Teach students personal development skills such as goal setting, independence, and self-advocacy. |
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| Prepare for assigned classes, and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors. |
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| Monitor teachers and teacher assistants to ensure that they adhere to inclusive special education program requirements. |
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| Administer standardized ability and achievement tests, and interpret results to determine students' strengths and areas of need. |
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| Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools. |
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| Meet with parents and guardians to provide guidance in using community resources, and to teach skills for dealing with students' impairments. |
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| Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula. |
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| Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation. |
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| Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers. |
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| Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage. |
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| Organize and label materials, and display students' work. |
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| Use computers, audiovisual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations. |
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| Provide interpretation and transcription of regular classroom materials through Braille and sign language. |
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| Provide assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms. |
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| Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence. |
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| Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development. |
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| Provide additional instruction in vocational areas. |
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| Perform administrative duties such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading. |
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| Attend staff meetings, and serve on committees as required. |
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| Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers, or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities. |
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| Visit schools to tutor students with sensory impairments, and to consult with teachers regarding students' special needs. |
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| Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies. |
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| Sponsor extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests. |
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Career Activities
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| Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships |
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| establish and maintain relationships with students |
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| Training and Teaching Others |
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| adapt course of study to meet student needs |
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| assess educational potential or need of students |
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| convert information into instructional program |
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| coordinate educational content |
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| develop course or training objectives |
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| develop instructional materials |
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| develop teaching aids |
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| organize educational material or ideas |
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| select teaching materials to meet student needs |
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| teach mentally or emotionally-impaired students |
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| use classroom management techniques |
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| Coaching and Developing Others |
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| mentor co-workers in school or educational setting |
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| Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge |
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| use interpersonal communication techniques |
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| use knowledge of multi-media technology |
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| use motivational techniques in education |
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| use oral or written communication techniques |
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| use public speaking techniques |
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| use special education techniques |
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| use teaching techniques |
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| Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards |
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| ensure correct grammar, punctuation, or spelling |
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| Thinking Creatively |
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| design classroom presentations |
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| Assisting and Caring for Others |
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| empathize with others during counseling or related services |
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| work with persons with mental disabilities or illnesses |
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| Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others |
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| resolve behavioral or academic problems |
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| Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events |
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| recognize physical or emotional abuse |
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| recognize student learning levels |
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| recognize student problems |
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| Documenting/Recording Information |
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| record student progress |
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| Communicating with Persons Outside Organization |
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| communicate student progress |
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| conduct parent conferences |
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| make education presentations |
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| Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others |
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| interpret ability or achievement test results |
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| Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates |
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| evaluate student performance |
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| maintain group discipline in an educational setting |
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| monitor student progress |
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| Performing Administrative Activities |
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| implement staff policies |
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| maintain educational records, reports, or files |
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| prepare educational reports |
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| Interacting With Computers |
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| use computers to enter, access or retrieve educational data |
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Career Context
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| Contact With Others |
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| Face-to-Face Discussions |
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| Work With Work Group or Team |
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| Indoors, Environmentally Controlled |
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| Electronic Mail |
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| Frequency of Decision Making |
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| Physical Proximity |
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| Structured versus Unstructured Work |
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| Coordinate or Lead Others |
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| Public Speaking |
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| Deal With External Customers |
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| Freedom to Make Decisions |
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| Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results |
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| Telephone |
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| Letters and Memos |
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| Frequency of Conflict Situations |
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| Importance of Being Exact or Accurate |
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| Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable |
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| Time Pressure |
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| Exposed to Disease or Infections |
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| Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People |
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| Responsible for Others' Health and Safety |
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| Responsibility for Outcomes and Results |
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| Importance of Repeating Same Tasks |
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| Spend Time Standing |
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| Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled |
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| Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls |
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| Deal With Physically Aggressive People |
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| Exposed to Contaminants |
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| Consequence of Error |
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| Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting |
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| Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions |
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| Spend Time Walking and Running |
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| Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings |
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| Outdoors, Exposed to Weather |
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| In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment |
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| Level of Competition |
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| Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions |
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| Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets |
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| Exposed to Hazardous Equipment |
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| Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body |
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| Exposed to Hazardous Conditions |
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| Outdoors, Under Cover |
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| Exposed to Radiation |
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| Very Hot or Cold Temperatures |
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| Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment |
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| Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance |
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Career Styles
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Integrity| | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
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Dependability| | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
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Self Control| | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
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Concern for Others| | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
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Cooperation| | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
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Stress Tolerance| | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. |
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Adaptability/Flexibility| | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
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Social Orientation| | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
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Persistence| | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
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Attention to Detail| | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
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Initiative| | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
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Achievement/Effort| | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
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Innovation| | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
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Leadership| | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
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Independence| | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
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Analytical Thinking| | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
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Career Needs
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Achievement| | Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment. |
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Social Service| | Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people. |
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Authority| | Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others. |
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Ability Utilization| | Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities. |
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Responsibility| | Workers on this job make decisions on their own. |
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Activity| | Workers on this job are busy all the time. |
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Creativity| | Workers on this job try out their own ideas. |
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