Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.

Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.

Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.

Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.

Read books to entire classes or small groups.

Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

Meet with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.

Confer with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning, following approved curricula.

Prepare and implement remedial programs for students requiring extra help.

Prepare, administer, and grade tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.

Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.

Meet with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.

Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.

Assign and grade class work and homework.

Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines or requirements of states and schools.

Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.

Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.

Collaborate with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of elementary school programs.

Organize and label materials and display students' work.

Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.

Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.

Plan and supervise class projects, field trips, visits by guest speakers or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

Perform administrative duties, such as assisting in school libraries, hall and cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.

Involve parent volunteers and older students in children's activities to facilitate involvement in focused, complex play.

Select, store, order, issue, and inventory classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.

Establish rules or policies governing student behavior.

Modify teaching methods or materials to accommodate student needs.

Apply multiple teaching methods.

Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.

Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

Encourage students.

Set up classroom materials or equipment.

Develop instructional objectives.

Advise students on academic or career matters.

Monitor student performance.

Monitor student behavior, social development, or health.

Evaluate student work.

Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.

Read to students.

Plan educational activities.

Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.

Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.

Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.

Prepare tests.

Create technology-based learning materials.

Maintain student records.

Assign class work to students.

Teach others to use technology or equipment.

Document lesson plans.

Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

Prepare reports detailing student activities or performance.

Display student work.

Evaluate performance of educational staff.

Supervise student research or internship work.

Plan experiential learning activities.

Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

Supervise school or student activities.

Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

Distribute instructional or library materials.

Order instructional or library materials or equipment.

Assist students with special educational needs.

Coordinate student extracurricular activities.