{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:37.515Z","occupation":{"soc":"25-2032.00","title":"Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School","group":"Educational Instruction & Library","sector":"61","jobZone":4,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers career and technical education instruction in secondary school settings, spanning classroom teaching, shop and laboratory management, curriculum design, technology integration, and department leadership across Job Zone 4 preparation levels.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["Lesson materials and classroom setup — prepare and organize under supervisor guidance before scheduled class activities in a secondary CTE environment.","Classroom rules and behavioral procedures — follow and apply established protocols for maintaining student order under cooperating teacher direction.","Instructional objectives — communicate pre-written learning goals to students at the start of each lesson in a structured CTE classroom.","Lectures and group discussions — deliver scripted or templated instructional content using basic teaching methods to small student groups.","Audio-visual aids and word processing software — select and use provided multimedia tools to supplement occupational skill presentations.","Equipment and materials safety procedures — demonstrate and monitor basic safe-use protocols with students following documented safety guidelines.","Student behavior and participation — observe and record notes on individual student engagement during classroom activities under mentor oversight.","Occupational knowledge content — introduce foundational trade or technical concepts using a provided systematic plan of instruction.","CAD or computer-based training software — assist students in accessing and navigating designated CTE technology tools under direct supervision.","Active listening and questioning techniques — apply structured listening strategies during student interactions to check for basic comprehension."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["Instructional plans and lesson sequences — design and execute multi-day units using lectures, demonstrations, and lab activities for CTE courses with reduced supervisor oversight.","Classroom management procedures — establish and consistently enforce behavioral expectations and routines independently across multiple class periods.","Student performance data — observe, document, and evaluate academic progress and behavioral development using district-approved assessment tools.","Occupation-specific skill instruction — deliver systematic instruction in technical knowledge and hands-on skills aligned to a defined occupational pathway.","Multimedia and e-learning platforms — integrate computer-based training software and electronic mail tools to extend and differentiate CTE instruction.","Equipment care and injury prevention — instruct and monitor students on proper use and maintenance of shop or lab equipment with established safety protocols.","Clear lesson objectives — write measurable learning goals for all lessons and units and communicate them explicitly to students at each session.","Student social and health indicators — monitor social development and flag concerns using practiced observation skills and school referral procedures.","Spreadsheet and scheduling software — use productivity tools to manage student records, grade tracking, and classroom scheduling tasks efficiently.","Differentiated teaching strategies — adapt instructional approaches for varied learner needs within the same CTE classroom using researched learning strategies."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Comprehensive CTE curriculum — design, implement, and continuously refine full-course curricula aligned to industry standards and state graduation requirements without supervisory direction.","Complex student performance assessment — evaluate academic, behavioral, and vocational growth holistically and apply findings to individualize instructional interventions.","Non-routine classroom challenges — diagnose and resolve disruptive behavior or learning barriers using advanced judgment and social perceptiveness in high-pressure secondary school settings.","Occupational field knowledge — translate current industry practices and emerging technical knowledge into engaging, accurate classroom instruction across multiple CTE pathways.","Advanced technology integration — deploy CAD software, OCR tools, and multimedia platforms strategically to deepen technical learning and simulate authentic workplace environments.","Cross-curricular connections — coordinate with academic colleagues to reinforce mathematics, language arts, and science content within CTE instruction to support student achievement.","Work-based learning facilitation — design and supervise field studies, industry site visits, and laboratory projects that bridge classroom instruction with real occupational contexts.","Student safety program management — autonomously develop, update, and enforce comprehensive equipment-use and hazard-prevention protocols in shop and lab environments.","Individualized learning pathways — construct and manage personalized instructional sequences for students with diverse learning profiles, IEPs, or advanced readiness within the CTE setting.","Family and stakeholder communication — compose and deliver clear written and oral reports on student progress, behavioral concerns, and program outcomes to parents and administrators."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["CTE program vision and strategic direction — lead the development and long-range planning of a secondary CTE department aligned to regional workforce demands and district educational goals.","Instructional coaching and peer mentorship — guide and evaluate emerging and developing CTE teachers in evidence-based pedagogy, classroom management, and technical content delivery.","Industry and community partnership development — cultivate advisory board relationships with employers, trade organizations, and postsecondary institutions to ensure program currency and student credentialing opportunities.","Curriculum and assessment policy — author department-level curriculum frameworks, assessment rubrics, and competency standards adopted across multiple CTE pathways school-wide.","Program accreditation and compliance leadership — oversee state and national CTE accreditation processes, ensuring documentation, safety audits, and performance metrics meet or exceed standards.","Budget and resource stewardship — lead procurement, grant writing, and equipment investment planning to sustain and expand CTE program infrastructure and technology.","Data-driven program improvement — analyze multi-year student outcome, credential attainment, and placement data to drive systemic instructional and programmatic reforms at the department level.","Professional development design — design and facilitate school-wide or district-level professional learning experiences that build instructional capacity across the CTE faculty community.","Equity and access advocacy — lead initiatives to remove systemic barriers to CTE enrollment and success for underrepresented student populations, shaping school policy and resource allocation.","Organizational leadership and cross-functional coordination — represent the CTE department at district leadership tables, aligning instructional priorities with school improvement plans and communicating program impact to executive stakeholders."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}