School Administrator (Principal level)
The person with executive authority for a school. Typically the chief decision maker. All
administrative staff at a school that have budget authority. This title includes all of the people
with the following job titles:
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Principal
An administrator who has executive authority for a school.
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Elementary School
Principal An administrator who has executive authority for a school that can include Pre-K
through Grade 8. This title is applied when multiple principals have authority over different grade
levels within the same school.
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Middle School Principal
An administrator who has executive authority for a school that can include Grades 5-9. May
also be referred to as Junior High Principal. This title is applied when multiple principals have
authority over different grade levels within the same school.
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High School Principal
An administrator who has executive authority for a school that can include Grades
7-12. May also be referred to as Senior High Principal. This title is applied when multiple
principals have authority over different grade levels within the same school.
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Dean
Person in charge of students, faculty or a division of studies. Examples include Dean of
Students, 9th Grade Dean, or Dean of the College of Liberal Arts.
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Director
An administrator who is responsible for leading the instruction, operations, and
management of the school.
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Head of School
An alternative title used by some schools for men or women who serve in a
"principal" role.
Key Decision Makers
Professional Development Key Decision Maker
The senior educator with building-level responsibility for teacher and administrator
training. This role may be filled by a school administrator, senior teacher, or other member of the
professional staff. In instances where staff development is controlled by committee, the committee
chair is represented.
Special Education Key Decision Maker
The senior educator with school-level responsibility for special education purchasing and
budgets. This role may be filled by a school administrator, senior teacher, or other member of the
professional staff. In instances where special education spending is controlled by committee, the
committee chair is represented.
Other School Administrator Positions
Admissions Director
Plans and coordinates the Admissions office and is in charge of student recruitment for the
school.
Assistant Principal
Administrative responsibilities include leadership, supervision of students in
outside activities as well as in the school, evaluation of teachers, and discipline of students.
Acts as principal when principal is absent, develops relationships with teachers and peers based on
honesty and trust, and creates a school that is based on learning and achievement.
Before/After School Program Supervisor
Runs programs for children before and after the scheduled classroom hours.
Child Care Director
The director coordinates all child care programs located at the school for children not yet
enrolled in school.
Computer/Technology Coordinator
Responsible for recommending, purchasing, and implementing the use of instructional computer
products.
Curriculum Development Specialist
A specialist who develops the curriculum for school.
Director of Religious Education
The director coordinates the religious education in a parochial school.
Director of Residential Life
Person responsible for ensuring that residents of the school have a safe living
environment and are adjusting to academic life.
Head Teacher
Teacher who is responsible for supervising a group of teachers.
School Secretary
Person that handles clerical duties for the school.
Title I Coordinator
Coordinates federal programs for disadvantaged children in compensatory education.
Head Start
Teacher who works with disadvantaged preschool students, giving them the opportunity to be
prepared for kindergarten.
Pre-K/Preschool
A teacher who typically works with students that are 4 years of age and younger.
Kindergarten
A teacher who typically works with students that are 5-6 years of age.
Pre-First Grade
Teacher who works with children who are too advanced for Kindergarten but not yet ready for
1st grade.
First Grade
A teacher of 1st grade students.
Second Grade
A teacher of 2nd grade students.
Third Grade
A teacher of 3rd grade students.
Fourth Grade
A teacher of 4th grade students.
Fifth Grade
A teacher of 5th grade students.
Sixth Grade
A teacher of 6th grade students.
Seventh Grade
A teacher of 7th grade students.
Eighth Grade
A teacher of 8th grade students.
Ninth Grade
A teacher of 9th grade students.
Tenth Grade
A teacher of 10th grade students.
Eleventh Grade
A teacher of 11th grade students.
Twelfth Grade
A teacher of 12th grade students.
Elementary
A teacher who instructs students in the elementary level.
Primary
A teacher who works with students in grades 1-3.
Intermediate
A teacher who instructs students in grades 4-6.
Middle School
A teacher who instructs students in grades 5-9.
Junior High
A teacher who instructs students in grades 7-9.
Secondary
A teacher who works with students in grades 9-12.
Multi-Grade Teacher
Teacher who teaches one or more grade level.
Montessori Teacher
A teacher who utilizes the Montessori method to instruct students. Students learn at their
own pace through individual experiences rather than group lessons and are encouraged to develop
skills to make them life-long learners.
GED Teacher
A teacher who helps students/adults secure a General Educational Development certificate.
Adult Education Teacher
A teacher who works with adult learners and community education/GED programs.
Advanced Placement Teachers
Advanced Placement Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in advanced placement
education courses. This title includes all of the people with the following job
titles:
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Advanced Placement Art
Teacher of college-level art courses.
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Advanced Placement Computer Science
Teacher of college-level computer science courses.
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Advanced Placement Coordinator
Teacher/Administrator in charge of the entire advanced placement curriculum.
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Advanced Placement English
Teacher of college-level English.
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Advanced Placement Foreign Languages
Teacher of college-level foreign language courses.
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Advanced Placement Math
Teacher of college-level math. This title includes all of the people with the job titles
indented below.
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Advanced Algebra
Teacher of Algebra II and above.
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Advanced Placement Science
Teacher of college-level science. This title includes all of the people with the job titles
indented below.
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Advanced Biology
Teacher of Biology II and above.
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Advanced Chemistry
Teacher of Chemistry II and above.
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Advanced Physics
Teacher of Physics II and above.
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Advanced Placement Social Studies
Teacher of college-level social tudies.
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AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Teacher
Teacher in charge the program for students in grades 4-12 that prepares students for college
eligibility and success. AVID targets average students who come from minority, rural or low-income
families that traditionally don't send children to college.
International Baccalaureate Teacher
Teacher who a two-year International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program to prepare
students for learning in a college environment.
Bilingual Education Teachers
Bilingual Education
A teacher who is fluent in two different languages.
ELL-English Language Learners
Teacher who instructs students who are not proficient in the English Language.
ESL-English as a Second Language
Teacher who instructs students who are not proficient in the English Language. Students are
taught grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and the basics of the English language.
Migrant Education
Teacher who works with students at risk for completing their education due to cultural and
language barriers.
Business Education Teachers
Business Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in business education
courses. This title includes all of the people with the following job titles:
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Business/Office Education Dept Chair
The Chairman of the Business Education Department; he/she is in charge of the business
education program in a particular school.
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Accounting
Teacher of the principles and procedures of accounting. Teaches students the system of
recording and summarizing business/financial transactions and how to analyze, verify, and report
the results of these transactions.
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Business English
Teacher of terms and topics used to conduct business in English or to communicate in an
English-speaking business environment.
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Business Law
Teacher who instructs students in the legal aspect of what it takes to run a business,
including case studies, insurance, business contracts, commercial business, legal organization, and
how to employ new hires.
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Business/Consumer Math
Teacher who instructs students in business/math skills used by the consumer in everyday life,
as well as business settings.
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Business/Office Education
Teacher who instructs students in the skills of running an office and how to handle problems
when they arise.
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Economics
Teacher who instructs students in the study of production, distribution, trade, and
consumption of goods and services.
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Keyboarding/Typing
A teacher who helps students learn to enter text or data by using a keyboard.
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Marketing/Distributive Education
Teacher who works with students to learn basic skills needed for an occupation in marketing
and related business fields.
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Word Processing
Teaches word processing skills.
Computer/Technology Teachers
Computer/Technology Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in computer and
technology courses. This title includes all of the people with the following job titles:
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Computer Science Department Chair
Person who is responsible for teachers in the computer science department.
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Computer Applications
A teacher who instructs students in basic computer programs such as Word, Excel, and
Access.
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Computer Education Coordinator
Person who works to provide curriculum for the computer education department.
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Computer Lab Supervisor
The supervisor in charge of the computer lab. Develops schedules for the lab, assists
students and teacher in the lab, loads new programs/curriculum for the school, provides training
for the lab, keeps the lab in good working order.
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Computer Literacy
A teacher who instructs students in the basics of how to use a computer.
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Computer Math
Teacher responsible for helping students learn how to work with sets, relations, algebra,
geometry, calculus, and proofs on the computer.
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Computer Networking
Teacher responsible for helping students learn how to connect computers so they can
communicate with each other in either a fixed (cabled) or temporary (modem)
environment.
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Computer Programming
Teacher who works with students on creating flow charts, algorithms, computer languages,
machine operations, and documentation using a computer.
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Computer Science
Teacher responsible for helping students learn storage, transformation, and transfer of
information through the use of a computer. This title includes all of the people with the job
titles indented below.
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Advanced Placement Computer Science
Teacher of college-level computer science courses.
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Computer Technology
A teacher who instructs students in basic computer applications.
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Computer/Technology Coordinator
Responsible for recommending, purchasing, and implementing the use of instructional computer
products.
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Desktop Publishing
Teacher who provides instruction on publishing software and graphic design
applications.
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Internet/Website
Teacher who specializes in courses spanning website development and Internet
usage.
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Multimedia
Teacher who specializes in media courses that could include audio, computer, digital,
telecommunication, and video technologies.
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Word Processing
Teaches word processing skills.
Early Childhood Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in early childhood
education courses. This title includes all of the people with the following job
titles:
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Child Care Director
The director coordinates all child care programs located at the school for children not yet
enrolled in school.
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Child Care Teacher
Teacher responsible for children who are not yet attending preschool
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Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education Teacher for children in Pre-Kindergarten and Preschool.
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Head Start
Teacher who works with disadvantaged preschool students, giving them the opportunity to be
prepared for kindergarten.
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Pre-Kindergarten Director
The director coordinates all Pre-K programs at the school.
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Pre-K/Preschool
A teacher who typically works with students that are 4 years of age and younger.
Family & Consumer Science Teachers
FACS Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in family and consumer
science education courses. This title includes all of the people with the following job
titles:
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FACS Department Chair
Oversees the teachers working with students on how to manage budgets and
households.
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Child Development
Teacher who instructs students in the developmental skills of children.
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Clothing/Textiles
Teacher who instructs students in fashion, clothing and apparel, and home
furnishing.
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Consumer Economics
Teacher who instructs students on how to manage banking, budgets, and credit.
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FACS
Teacher who instructs students on family living, consumer science, home economics, and
nutrition.
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Foods/Nutrition
A teacher who instructs students in food science, taste and smell of food, nutrition, and
materials/equipment for food preparation.
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Personal Finance
Teacher who instructs students regarding checking accounts, buying cars, filing taxes,
managing credit, and budgeting.
Fine Arts Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in
fine arts courses. This title includes all of the people with the following job titles:
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Fine Arts Department Chair
The teacher who is in charge of the Fine Arts Department.
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Exploratory Arts Teacher
Teacher who instructs students in hands-on and interactive courses such as computers,
languages, PE Art, Music etc.
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Performing Arts Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in performing arts courses.
This title includes all of the people with the job titles indented below.
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Performing Arts Department Chair
The teacher who is in charge of the Performing Arts Department.
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Dance
A teacher who instructs students in a series of rhythmic and patterned bodily movement. This
is usually performed to music.
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Drama
A teacher who instructs students in the art of portraying life or characters through a
dialogue usually in a theatrical performance or play.
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Music Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in music courses. This
title includes all of the people with the job titles indented below.
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Music Department Chair
Supervises the teachers who work with students to understand harmony, melody, and
rhythm.
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Advanced Placement Music
Teacher of college-level music courses.
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Choral/Vocal Director
A teacher who instructs students in the art of using their voices for the purpose of singing,
either in a group or solo.
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Instrumental Music
Teacher who works with students to develop skills in performing with a musical instrument.
This title includes all of the people with the job titles indented below.
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Band Director
A teacher who instructs students in the development, technique, and performance of playing a
musical instrument.
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Orchestra Director
Teacher who works with a group of musicians to perform a musical piece.
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Music
Works with students to develop an understanding of harmony, melody, and rhythm.
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Music Theory
Teacher who works with students on understanding and analyzing music.
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Visual Arts Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in visual arts education
courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles indented below.
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Art Department Chair
Heads the art department.
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Advanced Placement Art
Teacher of college-level art courses.
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Art
Teacher of color, painting, drawing, sculpture, art history, and use of different forms,
lines, or mediums in regard to art.
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Art History
A teacher who provides instruction on the evolution of art.
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Commercial Art
A teacher who instructs students in the skills of designing advertising or other art used for
commercial purposes.
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Crafts
A teacher who instructs students in the skills of sculpting, painting, or a specialized
craft.
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Photography
Teacher who provides students with hands-on experience in photography, including equipment,
processes, development, lighting, and new technology.
Foreign Language Teachers
Foreign Language Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in
foreign language education courses. This title includes all of the people with the following job
titles:
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Foreign Language Department Chair
A teacher who is in charge of the Foreign Language Dept.
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Advanced Placement Foreign Languages
Teacher of college-level foreign language courses.
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Chinese Language
Teacher of the Chinese language.
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French Language
Teacher of the French language.
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German Language
Teacher of the German language.
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Hebrew Language
Teacher of the Hebrew language.
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Italian Language
Teacher of the Italian language.
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Japanese Language
Teacher of the Japanese language.
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Latin Language
Teacher of the Latin language.
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Russian Language
Teacher of the Russian language.
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Spanish Language
Teacher of the Spanish language.
Gifted Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that work with students that have been
identified as being gifted or talented. This title includes all of the people with the following
job titles:
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Gifted English/Language Arts
Teacher of English/Language Art to students who are highly proficient in English/Language
Arts.
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Gifted Math
Teacher of Math to students who are highly proficient in mathematics.
Health Education Teachers
Health Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in
health education courses. This title includes all of the people with the following job
titles:
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AIDS Awareness
A teacher who educates students about the prevention of AIDS and other sexually transmitted
diseases.
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Health
Teaches students basic knowledge on caring for the body through disease prevention, hygiene,
and safety practices.
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Pregnancy Prevention
Teacher that instructs students regarding health, sex, and lifestyle education
programs.
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Substance Abuse Prevention
Teacher who educates students about the consequences of drug and alcohol abuse.
Humanities Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in humanities education
courses. This title includes all of the people with the following job titles:
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Humanities Department Chair
A teacher who is in charge of the Humanities Department.
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Humanities
A teacher concerned with human thought and culture in subject areas such as philosophy,
literature, and art.
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Psychology
Instructor who helps prepare high school students for leadership roles while making them
aware of the rights, responsibilities, and privileges as United States citizens.
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Religion
Teacher who works with students to acquire a basic understanding of various religious values
and beliefs.
Language Arts Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in language arts courses.
This title includes all of the people with the following job titles:
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English/Language Arts Dept Chair
The teacher who is in charge of the English Department.
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Business English
Teacher of terms and topics used to conduct business in English or to communicate in an
English-speaking business environment.
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English/Language Arts
A teacher who instructs students in grammar, literature, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary,
public speaking, writing, reading, and drama. This title includes all of the people with the job
titles indented below.
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Advanced Placement English
Teacher of college-level English.
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Gifted/Talented, English/Lang Arts
Teacher of students who have a high proficiency in English/Language Arts.
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Journalism
A teacher who instructs students in the art of writing for newspapers or magazines. This
title includes all of the people with the job titles indented below.
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School Newspaper Advisor
Person who works with students training them how to put together printed material, such as a
newspaper.
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Literacy Coach
Teacher who creates and supervises long-term staff development programs related to literacy.
Reviews assessment data, develops curriculum, and analyzes outcomes.
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Literature
Teacher who works with students to read, study, and critique literature from classical works.
This title includes all of the people with the job titles indented below.
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American Literature
Teacher who instructs students regarding American writers who have produced novels, poetry,
short stories, and dramas.
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British Literature
A teacher who instructs students in the study of British Literature.
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Mass Media
Teacher who helps students understand the basic concepts of radio and TV
broadcasting.
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Reading
Teacher who helps students with reading. This title includes all of the people with the job
titles indented below.
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Reading First Coordinator
Manages programs and administers funds associated with the federal No Child Left Behind
Reading First initiative.
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Reading Recovery
Teacher who works with students at the onset of reading difficulties.
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Remedial Reading
Teacher who helps identify and work with students having reading difficulties.
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Speech/Debate
Teacher who works with students on developing oral presentation skills. Debate focuses on
debate techniques.
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Spelling
Teacher of appropriate word construction or pronunciation.
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Writing
Teaches the fundamentals of writing. This title includes all of the people with the job
titles indented below.
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Creative Writing/Advanced Comp
A teacher who instructs students in the skills of writing and using their imagination to
write poetry, short stories, fiction, plays, essays, etc.
Librarians & Media Specialists
Librarian/Media Specialist
Person who is responsible for library services, acquisitions, and organization of the
library.
Mathematics Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in mathematics education
courses. This title includes all of the people with the following job titles:
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Mathematics Department Chair
Oversees the teachers working with students on learning skills related to decimals,
fractions, geometry, percentages, problem solving, proportions, ratios, and statistics.
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Advanced Placement Math
Teacher of college-level math.
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Algebra
Teacher of mathematics in which arithmetic operations are usually applied with symbols rather
than specific numbers. This title includes all of the people with the job titles indented
below.
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Advanced Algebra
Teacher of Algebra II and above.
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Pre-Algebra
Teacher working with students on basic skills in preparation for Algebra classes.
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Applied Math
Teacher who instructs students in developing skills to solve real world mathematical problems
in physical or biological settings.
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Business/Consumer Math
Teacher who instructs students in business/math skills used by the consumer in everyday life,
as well as business settings.
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Calculus
Teacher who instructs in the calculation or computation in a special symbolic notation. This
title includes all of the people with the job titles indented below.
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Math Analysis Teacher
Teacher who instructs students in developing problem solving skills. This
culminating course is required before Calculus.
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Pre-Calculus
Teacher working with students on basic skills in preparation for Calculus
classes.
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Computer Math
Teacher responsible for helping students learn how to work with sets, relations, algebra,
geometry, calculus, and proofs on the computer.
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General Math
A teacher who instructs the basics of math such as addition, subtraction, division and
multiplication.
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Geometry
A teacher who instructs students in the relationship and measurement of points, planes,
lines, angles, and surfaces.
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Gifted Math
Teacher of Math to students who are highly proficient in mathematics.
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Math Coach
The math coach works one-on-one with students to help them improve math skills. Also works
with teachers to improve mathematics instruction.
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Mathematics
Teaches basic math concepts needed to perform advanced equations.
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Remedial Math
Teacher working with students requiring additional help in basic mathematical
computations.
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Statistics
Teacher working with students learning how to collect, organize, and interpret
data.
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Trigonometry
Teacher working with students learning how to perform basic trigonometric
functions.
Physical Education Teachers
PE Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in physical education
courses. This title includes all of the people with the following job titles:
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Physical Education Department Chair
Supervises the teachers who work with students in the care of their body, with an emphasis on
athletics and personal hygiene.
Physical Education
Teaches students regarding the care and development of the human body, stressing athletics
and including personal hygiene. This title includes all of the people with the job title below.
Adaptive Physical Education
Teacher who instructs special education students in physical education. These students cannot
participate in the regular physical education program and require a specialized
program.
Remedial Studies Teachers
Remedial Studies Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in remedial education
courses. This title includes all of the people with the following job titles:
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Basic Skills
A teacher who instructs children in the fundamentals of their studies. These children need a
starting point of how to study and comprehend their studies in a classroom setting. They lack the
basic skills to comprehend a subject.
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Reading First Coordinator
Manages programs and administers funds associated with the federal No Child Left Behind
Reading First initiative.
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Reading Recovery
Teacher who works with students at the onset of reading difficulties.
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Remedial Math
Teacher working with students requiring additional help in basic mathematical
computations.
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Remedial Reading
Teacher that helps to identify and work with students having reading
difficulties.
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Remedial Studies
Teacher who works with students requiring additional help in skills other than math or
reading.
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Title I
Teacher who works with students that are identified as being economically
challenged.
Science Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in
science education courses. This title includes all of the people with the following job
titles:
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Science Department Chair
Supervisor of teachers who work with students in understanding the principles, observations,
and experiments conducted in life and physical science.
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Advanced Placement Science
Teacher of college-level science.
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Chemistry
A teacher who instructs students in the study of composition, and structure of elements and
compounds; especially the study of atoms and molecular compounds. This title includes all of the
people with the job titles indented below.
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Advanced Chemistry
Teacher of Chemistry II and above.
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Earth Science
Teacher who instructs students in the study of geology, meteorology, oceanography, space, and
astronomy science.
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Environmental Science
A teacher who instructs students in the study of the earth and its environment.
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General Science
A teacher who instructs students in the basics of science such as basic biology, basic
chemistry, lab experiments, and the study of plants, animals, and humans.
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Life Science
Instructs students in the structure and behavior of living organisms. This title includes all
of the people with the job titles indented below.
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Biology
Teacher who is responsible for instruction of the science of living organisms and their vital
processes. It includes the study of origins, structure, development, and function of animals and
plants. This title includes all of the people with the job titles indented below.
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Advanced Biology
Teacher of Biology II and above.
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Human Anatomy/Physiology
Teacher who works with students to understand the anatomy and physiology of
humans.
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Physical Science
Teacher who works with students on basic skills relating to the physical sciences. This title
includes all of the people with the job titles indented below.
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Astronomy/Space Science
Teacher who instructs students regarding the atmosphere/solar system. This includes the
objects and matter in space and their physical and chemical properties.
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Physics
Teacher who works with students to understand the major concepts relating to physics. This
title includes all of the people with the job titles indented below.
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Advanced Physics
Teacher of Physics II and above.
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Science
Teacher who works with students to understand the principles, observations and experiments
conducted in life and physical science. This title includes all of the people with the job titles
indented below.
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Science Coach
The science coach works one-on-one with students to help them improve science skills. Also
works with teachers to improve science instruction.
Social Studies Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in social studies education
courses. This title includes all of the people with the following job titles:
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Social Studies Department Chair
Supervisor of teachers who work with students to understand the history and current events of
our country and others. This category also covers subjects such as geography and
economics.
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Current Events
A teacher who instructs students regarding news events concerning people, places, and
events.
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Economics
Teacher who instructs students in the study of production, distribution, trade, and
consumption of goods and services.
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Geography
A teacher who instructs students in the world's geographic areas, physical nature of those
areas, cultures of people (social/political), and how people interrelate to each other.
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Government
A teacher who instructs students in United States government, which includes the legislative,
executive, and judicial branches of the government. This title includes all of the people with the
job titles indented below.
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Civics
A teacher who instructs students in the rights of being a citizen and their responsibilities
in a local, state, and federal setting.
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History
A teacher who instructs students in History. This title includes all of the people with the
job titles indented below.
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Local/State History
Teacher who educates students in regards to the history of their state.
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U.S. History
Teacher who instructs students on the history of the United States.
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World History
Teacher who instructs students on the history of the world and how it relates to today's
society.
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Law
A teacher who instructs students regarding enactment of new laws, enforcement of laws, and
the judiciary system. This title includes all of the people with the job titles indented
below.
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Business Law
Teacher who instructs students in the legal aspect of what it takes to run a business,
including case studies, insurance, business contracts, commercial business, legal organization, and
how to employ new hires.
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Minorities Studies
Teacher that helps students learn more about racial and religious views in regard to politics
and the nation.
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Philosophy
Teacher who works with students to understand the basis of fundamental beliefs and how to
critique and analyze them.
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Psychology
Teacher who instructs students regarding human and animal
behavior.
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Religion
Teacher who works with students to acquire a basic understanding of various religious values
and beliefs.
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Social Studies
Teacher who works with students to understand history and current events of our country and
others, including geography and economics. This title includes all of the people with the job
titles indented below.
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Advanced Placement Social Studies
Teacher of college-level social studies.
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Sociology
Teacher who works with students to gain a basic understanding of social structure and
institutions.
Special Education Key Decision Maker
The senior educator with school-level responsibility for special
education purchasing and budgets. This role may be filled by a school administrator, senior
teacher, or other member of the professional staff. In instances where special education spending
is controlled by committee, the committee chair is represented.
Special Needs Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in special education
courses. This title includes all of the people with the following job titles:
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Special Education Department Chair
Coordinates the efforts of teachers working with students requiring special
needs.
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Dyslexic
Teacher who utilizes a variety of methods to help dyslexic students learn.
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Emotionally Challenged
Teacher who works with students who are identified as being emotionally
challenged.
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Mentally Challenged
Teacher who works with students who have an impairment of intellectual functions. This title
includes all of the people with the job titles indented below.
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Autistic
Teacher who works with students that are identified as being autistic.
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Learning Disabilities
Teacher who works with students who have been identified as having learning
disabilities.
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Multi-Challenged
Teacher who works with students that have been identified as having multiple
disabilities.
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Occupational Therapist
Person who provides treatment to students focused on small muscle strength and coordination
to improve self-care skills.
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Physically Challenged
Teacher who works with students that are physically challenged. This title includes all of
the people with the job titles indented below.
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Adaptive Physical Education
Teacher who instructs special education students in physical education. These students cannot
participate in the regular physical education program and require a specialized
program.
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Hearing Impaired
Teacher that works with students with hearing impairments.
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Physical Therapist
Person who works with students to treat disease or injury through treatments such as
exercise, heat, or light massage.
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Sign Language
Teacher who provides American Sign Language instruction to students.
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Speech/Language Therapist
Teacher who works with students having difficulties with communication.
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Visually Impaired
Teacher who works with students that are visually impaired.
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Resource Teacher
Teacher who works with a small group of students requiring special attention.
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Special Education
Teacher who works with students who have special needs. This title includes all of the people
with the job titles indented below.
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Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education Teacher for children in Pre-Kindergarten and Preschool.
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Special Education Facilitator
Coordinates the curriculum used for teachers working with students who have special
needs.
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Special Needs Program Specialist
A teacher with expertise in providing education to students with special needs.
Student Services Professionals
Student Services Professionals
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in student services. This
title includes all of the people with the following job titles:
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Guidance Department Chair
A staff member who is in charge of the Guidance Department.
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At-Risk Counselor
A counselor that advises students who are failing in school and are at risk of dropping out.
Also advises children with behavioral, drug, and/or alcohol problems; and who may be pregnant,
physically aggressive, or in the juvenile justice system.
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Career Center Coordinator
A person who manages the career center, including reviewing program offerings and advising
students regarding career choices.
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College Placement Counselor
Counselor who guides students in how to choose the best college for their particular
needs.
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Conflict Management Coordinator
Teaches students how to successfully resolve conflicts between peers.
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Dropout Prevention Coordinator
Counselor who guides students who are in danger of dropping out of school.
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Guidance Counselor
A staff member who guides and instructs students in identifying their strengths and
weaknesses in regards to their personal development and choosing correct paths.
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Parent Involvement Coordinator
Serves as a facilitator and coordinator with Head Start program and works to get families
involved.
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School Psychologist
Person working to evaluate and analyze students; works with teachers to help with student
problems of a psychological nature.
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Student Activity Coordinator
Develops and delivers all extracurricular, recreational, and out-of-classroom programs for
students.
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Teen Parent Counselor
Counselor that works with and advises teenage parents.
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Test Preparation Teacher
A teacher who helps students improve their test-taking skills and scores on standardized
tests.
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Testing Counselor
Responsible for administering and overseeing testing to monitor students'
progress.
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Vocational Education Counselor
Counselor who works with students seeking a vocational education.
Vocational Education Teachers
Vocational Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in vocational education
courses. This title includes all of the people with the following job titles:
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Trade/Industrial Arts Department Chair
Supervises the teachers who work with students learning skills in various professional
trades.
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Trade/Industrial Arts
Teacher who works with students to learn skills and gain hands-on experience in trades. This
title includes all of the people with the job titles indented below.
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Auto Mechanics/Repair
A teacher who instructs students in the auto repair field. It is usually a hands-on class
where students learn how to repair damage to a vehicle.
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Construction Trades
A teacher who instructs students in the skills of carpentry, such as home building and
cabinet making, masonry and concrete work, plumbing, electrical wiring, and welding. This title
includes all of the people with the job titles indented below.
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Heating/Air Conditioning
Teaches students the basics of heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning
installation and repair.
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Plumbing
Teaches students the basics of residential and commercial plumbing.
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Drafting
A teacher who instructs students in how to use drafting equipment, drafting techniques,
drafting tools, orthographic sketching, three-dimensional drawing, and geometric
construction.
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Electronics
Teacher who instructs students in the study and use of electrical devices, including how to
use and install components that deal with electricity.
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Metalworking
Teacher who works with students on the basics of metalworking.
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Technical Education
Teacher who works with students to understand the processes and procedures involved with
technology and related careers.
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Welding
Teacher who helps students learn basic skills related to equipment and processes of
welding.
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Woodworking
Teacher who helps students learn basic skills related to working with wood or
carpentry.
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Vocational Education Department Chair
Supervises the teachers responsible for helping students learn special skills required in a
vocational setting.
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Vocational Education
Teacher responsible for helping students learn special skills required in a vocational
setting.
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Agriculture
Teacher of skills needed to produce crops and raise livestock. This title includes all of the
people with the job titles indented below.
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Animal Science
Teacher who instructs students about the science/business of producing domestic livestock.
This includes breeding, meat and food products, good nutrition, genetics, and appropriate care of
the animals.
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Horticulture
Teacher who works with students to get a basic understanding of plant and flower
industries/businesses, including chemical applications.
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Career Education
A teacher who reviews programs and advises students regarding career choices.
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Child Care Occupations
Teacher who instructs students in the skills of taking care of a child.
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Commercial Art
A teacher who instructs students in the skills of designing advertising or other art used for
commercial purposes.
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Cosmetology
A teacher who instructs students in skills, fashions, and current trends of hair care. This
course may also include instruction on nail care.
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Food Services
A teacher who instructs students in all the components of preparing food for cafeterias,
restaurants, institutions, and any other location where food is served.
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Graphic Arts
A teacher who instructs students in the technology, printing, imaging, and drawing of words
and pictures.
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Health Occupations
Teacher that works with students to learn basic skills needed for an occupation in a health
related field.
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Marketing/Distributive Education
Teacher who works with students to learn basic skills needed for an occupation in marketing
and related business fields.
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Media/Communication Occupations
Teacher who works with students to learn basic skills needed for an occupation in media
outlets such as radio and television.
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Work Experience
A teacher who supervises job shadowing, on-the-job training, and other instructional
activities to prepare students for life after graduation.
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Vocational Education Counselor
Counselor who works with students seeking a vocational education.
Alternative Education
Teacher that uses non-traditional teaching methods, typically for at-risk
students.
Driver's Education
A teacher who instructs students in driving skill basics, safety, driving hazards, and laws
that apply to drivers. Provides hands-on driving experience.
Hospital/Homebound
Teacher who works with students that are in the hospital or homebound.
Itinerant
A teacher who works at one or more schools.
Life/Personal Skills
Teaches students in the fundamentals and skills of life.
Magnet School Teacher
Teacher who provides specialized education for students who want to concentrate on a specific
discipline such as drama, music, math, international studies, engineering, etc.
Teacher Mentor
A teacher/administrator who works with inexperienced teachers and new hires regarding their
role in the school. They are an advisor, confidant, guide, and role model. They help new teachers
develop their skills, share their knowledge, and guide them back on track if they go off
course.
Visiting Teacher
A teacher who comes from another school to teach, but is not a permanent staff member at the
school they are visiting.
Alumni Director
Person responsible for keeping in touch with the Alumni to recruit students or
donations. Usually found in the catholic/private schools.
Bookstore Manager
A person who oversees the day-to-day operations of a school bookstore.
Business Manager
The school’s chief manager in charge of fiscal services.
Food Services Director
Coordinates the food services program for the school. Duties include planning menus, hiring
personnel, keeping records for the government, and managing a budget.
Fund Raising Director
Person in charge of raising money to benefit the school. Usually found in the
private/catholic schools.
Head Custodian
Person in charge of the school grounds and buildings.
Maintenance Director
Person responsible for building maintenance including electrical, construction, and
plumbing.
PTA/PTO President
The person who is elected by the members of the Parent-Teacher Association or Parent Teacher
Organization to serve as President.
Public Relations Director
Person who builds and manages relationships with businesses, media channels, and
community members in support of school district policies and goals.
ROTC Instructor
Instructor who helps prepare high school students using military principles to recruit and
educate commissioned officers with studies focused on; leadership development, problem solving,
strategic planning, and professional ethics.
School Nurse
Person who has been specially trained to take care of students that become injured or ill
during the day.
School Resource Officer
School-based police officers who serve as counselors and educators. Interface closely with
administrators, parents, and teachers.
Social Worker
Person working with school personnel and children regarding matters that typically involve
welfare casework.
Study Skills
A teacher who helps students improve studying habits and methods.
Teacher Consultant
Teacher who works with the school to provide assistance in dealing with parent concerns;
advises schools in special education matters, as well as, provides training and consultation with
district resource teachers.
Transportation Director
Person responsible for bus scheduling, maintenance of school district vehicles,
etc.
Webmaster
Person who manages the creation and updates of a school's website.
Yearbook Advisor
Person responsible for the coordination of activities involving the production of a school
memory book.
High School Coaches by Sport
Athletic Director
Coordinates all athletic programs for sports.
Baseball
A coach of baseball players.
Basketball, Head
A coach who is in charge of the basketball program.
Basketball, Other
A coach of basketball players.
Cheerleader
A coach of cheerleaders.
Cross Country
A coach of cross country.
Field Hockey
A coach of field hockey.
Football, Head
A coach who is in charge of the football program.
Football, Other
A coach of football players.
Golf
A coach of golf.
Gymnastics
A coach of gymnastics.
Hockey
A coach of hockey.
Lacrosse
A coach of lacrosse.
Physical Education
A coach of Physical Education.
Soccer
A coach of soccer players.
Softball
A coach of softball players.
Swimming
A coach of swimming.
Tennis
A coach of tennis players.
Track
A coach of track.
Trainer
A person who helps athletes prepare for competitive sporting events.
Volleyball
A coach of volleyball players.
Weight Lifting
A coach of weight lifting.
Wrestling
A coach of wrestling.