{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:40.130Z","occupation":{"soc":"25-2022.00","title":"Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education","group":"Educational Instruction & Library","sector":"61","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers classroom instruction, assessment, behavior management, and curriculum leadership for middle school teachers working in grades 6–8 across core academic subject areas.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Classroom materials and physical environment — prepare and arrange under mentor guidance prior to scheduled middle school lessons.","Student behavior and daily routines — observe and document under supervision to identify patterns requiring teacher attention.","Core subject content — deliver introductory lectures and guided discussions with cooperating teacher support in a middle school classroom.","Formative assessments and short assignments — administer and grade using provided rubrics to track early evidence of student progress.","Classroom rules and behavioral expectations — apply established procedures with direction from a supervising teacher to maintain order.","Lesson objectives — communicate clearly to students at the start of each instructional activity using written and verbal prompts.","Nightly homework assignments — assign from approved curriculum materials and provide structured corrections with teacher oversight.","Struggling learners — identify through classroom observation and refer to appropriate support resources under supervisor guidance.","Word processing and email software — use to draft lesson plans, correspondence, and instructional materials in a school setting.","Active listening skills — demonstrate during student interactions and instructional team meetings to build foundational classroom rapport."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Classroom setup and instructional materials — prepare independently across multiple subject units to support varied learning activities.","Student academic performance, behavior, and social development — observe and evaluate routinely using structured observation tools and grade-book software.","Multi-modal instruction — deliver lectures, Socratic discussions, and live demonstrations across assigned subjects with reduced supervisor oversight.","Unit tests, quizzes, and project rubrics — design, administer, and grade to measure student progress against established curriculum standards.","Behavioral management systems — enforce consistently and adapt classroom procedures when routine disruptions arise in a self-contained middle school classroom.","Learning objectives for lessons and short units — establish, align to grade-level standards, and communicate to students and parents through desktop communications software.","Homework policies and assignment calendars — manage and correct in a timely manner to maintain instructional momentum across a full class roster.","Small-group tutoring sessions and basic remedial plans — implement for identified students who need targeted academic support within the regular class schedule.","Computer-based training and analytical software — utilize to differentiate instruction and monitor student performance data across a course section.","Time management and coordination skills — apply to balance lesson planning, grading, parent communication, and co-curricular responsibilities across a standard school week."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex multi-week instructional units — design and execute autonomously, integrating lectures, technology, and project-based learning across a full middle school subject area.","Comprehensive student assessment data — analyze across academic, behavioral, social, and physical health dimensions to inform individualized instructional decisions.","Differentiated instruction — deliver independently to diverse learners across ability levels, cultural backgrounds, and learning styles in a heterogeneous classroom.","Summative and diagnostic assessments — construct, administer, and use to drive data-informed adjustments to curriculum pacing and remediation in a middle school context.","Restorative and proactive classroom management strategies — implement and refine to address non-routine behavioral challenges while maintaining a positive learning culture.","Long-range curriculum objectives — establish for an entire course and align to district standards, communicating scope and sequence clearly to students and caregivers.","Independent study and enrichment assignments — design and grade to challenge advanced learners while maintaining equity across the full class roster.","Individualized remedial programs — develop and implement for students with persistent academic gaps, coordinating with counselors and intervention specialists.","Video creation, web authoring, and project management software — integrate to build engaging digital learning experiences and manage instructional workflows independently.","Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills — model explicitly during instruction and use to navigate non-routine curriculum, student, or family challenges."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Department-wide curriculum frameworks — lead the design and revision of, aligning middle school content across grade levels to district and state academic standards.","School-wide student data systems — direct analysis and interpretation of to identify achievement gaps and set improvement priorities at the programmatic level.","Instructional coaching and peer mentorship — provide to early-career teachers, modeling effective pedagogical strategies and giving structured, evidence-based feedback.","Teacher evaluation and professional learning communities — facilitate or contribute leadership to, driving continuous improvement in instructional practice across the faculty.","School-wide behavioral and restorative discipline frameworks — co-develop and champion to establish a coherent, equitable culture of learning across all grade teams.","Schoolwide assessment strategy — guide the adoption and implementation of, including selection of assessment tools and protocols used across the middle school.","Cross-disciplinary project and service-learning initiatives — architect and lead, coordinating multiple teachers, families, and community partners to deepen student engagement.","Equity-focused intervention systems — design at the organizational level, ensuring that resources, remediation, and enrichment opportunities are accessible to all student populations.","Emerging educational technology adoption — lead evaluation and integration of, building faculty capacity to use tools such as LMS platforms and data analytics software at scale.","Strategic vision for student social-emotional development — articulate and advance school-wide, collaborating with administrators, specialists, and families to support holistic student growth."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}