Secondary School Teacher

A Secondary School Teacher teaches high school students from eighth to tenth grades. With the highest possible level of patience, dedication, and compassion, the teacher teaches students in the most convenient and simplified way at this stage. Designing the lesson plans, teaching methods, and setting a timetable are undertaken by a secondary school teacher.

Some of the roles performed by a secondary school teacher are:

• Class Teacher: Assesses each student's performance in that particular class and guides the student to achieve better results; Communicates the same to the parents.
• Lead Teacher: Divides the work among the other teachers; Designs the lesson plans for teachers according to the curriculum.
• Vice-Principal: Designs and manages the daily schedule of all the classes; Designates substitute teachers in case of absence of other teachers.
• Principal: Oversees the school's administration; Recruits the teachers and admits the students.

Various roles and responsibilities of a secondary school teacher are as follows:

• Evaluating the students' answer sheets in tests and examinations; assessing the student's performance by conducting class tests.
• Organizing the books and preparing for the classes on the previous day; Delivering or teaching the concepts to the school students using technology-aided teaching materials.
• Organizing inter-school competitions, workshops, and exhibitions to provide better exposure and inculcate a competitive mindset; Constructively participating in staff meetings by giving valuable inputs for development.
• Observing the student's behavior and advising them on any needed changes; Guiding students academically to learn and imbibe good habits.

Major educational qualifications required for Secondary School Teacher are:

• Bachelor's degree in Education and any other bachelor's degree in science, commerce, arts, management, or others.
• Master's degree in science, commerce, arts, management, or other subjects.
• A diploma in Education is preferred.

The career progression of a Secondary School Teacher is very interesting and engaging. It takes around seven to eleven years for a secondary school teacher to reach higher levels in the organizational hierarchy, like the Principal. The intermedial positions include Senior Secondary School Teacher, Lead Teacher, School in-charge Teacher, Vice-Principal, and Administrator. A secondary school teacher has many career options available while transitioning to another job. Some of the alternative job profiles are as follows:

• School Administrator: Oversees and manages administrative operations in educational institutions, ensuring smooth functioning and effective communication.
• Academic Counsellor: Provides guidance and support to students in their academic endeavors, helping them plan their educational journey.
• Curriculum Specialist: Designs and develops educational curricula, ensuring alignment with learning objectives and standards.
• Human Resource Executive: Manages and coordinates human resource activities, ensuring effective recruitment, retention, and development of employees.
• Soft Skill Trainer: Conducts training sessions to enhance individuals' soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and leadership.
• Educational Consultant: Provides expert advice and guidance to educational institutions, assisting in strategic planning and improvement initiatives.
• Private Tutoring: Offers personalized and one-on-one tutoring services to students, helping them succeed academically.
• Curriculum Designer: Designs and creates comprehensive curriculum materials, ensuring engaging and effective learning experiences.
• Translator: Converts written or spoken content from one language to another, facilitating effective communication between different cultures.
• Writer and Editor: Creates, edits, and proofreads written content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to style guidelines.

You will have bright opportunities as a secondary school teacher. The government is taking all the necessary steps to enhance the literacy rate of India, which is far behind the global average literacy rate. The teachers constitute 16% of the workforce involving Professors, Trainers, and Teachers.
Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan upholding the Right to Education is gaining immense popularity and giving the best results. It has paved the way for more schools and needs more efficient high school teachers.
Many private schools are mushrooming in the country. Around 218 million students study in more than 10.5 lakh K-12 private schools. The positive graph of the population growth in our country is giving tremendous opportunities for secondary school teachers in both government and private schools.