Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

What the job involves

• Assessing the extent of language difficulties in students for whom English is a second language
• Teaching students individually and in small groups out of the regular classroom, and assisting students within normal classroom settings
• Teaching students English language skills using a variety of methods including lecture and visual demonstration
• Providing assistance to other classroom teachers by designing special teaching programs for students with English language difficulties
• Designing and producing teaching materials and adapting existing materials
• Preparing course outlines and goals
• Assigning lessons, correcting homework, and preparing and grading exams
• Analysing, recording and reporting progress to regular classroom teachers, parents and students

Key values of workers in Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

• Achievement

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

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• 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.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Learning Strategies

  Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.