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Academics Coach
A teacher or employee that helps students build confidence, motivation, and self-reliance through individualized or small-group instruction sessions.

Accounting
Teacher of the principles and procedures of accounting. Teaches students the system of recording and summarizing business/financial transactions and how to analyze, verify, and report the results of these transactions.

Adaptive Physical Education
Teacher who instructs special education students in physical education. These students cannot participate in the regular physical education program and require a specialized program.

Admissions Director
Plans and coordinates the Admissions office and is in charge of student recruitment for the school.

Adult Education Teacher
A teacher who works with adult learners and community education/GED programs.

Advanced Algebra
Teacher of Algebra II and above.

Advanced Biology
Teacher of Biology II and above.

Advanced Chemistry
Teacher of Chemistry II and above.

Advanced Physics
Teacher of Physics II and above.

Advanced Placement Art
Teacher of college-level art courses.

Advanced Placement Computer Science
Teacher of college-level computer science courses.

Advanced Placement Coordinator
Teacher/Administrator in charge of the entire advanced placement curriculum.

Advanced Placement Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in advanced placement education courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles of Advanced Placement Art, Advanced, Placement Computer Science, Advanced Placement Coordinator, Advanced Placement English, Advanced Placement Foreign Languages, Advanced Placement Math, Advanced Placement Music, Advanced Placement Science, and Advanced Placement Social Studies.

Advanced Placement English
Teacher of college-level English courses.

Advanced Placement Foreign Languages
Teacher of college-level foreign language courses.

Advanced Placement Math
Teacher of college-level math courses.

Advanced Placement Music
Teacher of college-level music courses.

Advanced Placement Science
Teacher of college-level science courses.

Advanced Placement Social Studies
Teacher of college-level social studies courses.

Agriculture
Teacher of skills needed to produce crops and raise livestock. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Animal Science and Horticulture.

AIDS Awareness
A teacher who educates students about prevention of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Algebra
Teacher of mathematics in which arithmetic operations are usually applied with symbols rather than specific numbers. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Advanced Algebra and Pre-Algebra.

Alternative Education
Teacher that uses non-traditional teaching methods, typically for at-risk students.

Alumni Director
Person responsible for keeping in touch with the Alumni to recruit students or donations. Usually found in Catholic/private schools.

American Literature
Teacher who instructs students regarding American writers who have produced novels, poetry, short stories, and dramas.

Animal Science
Teacher who instructs students about the science/business of producing domestic livestock. This includes breeding, meat and food products, good nutrition, genetics, and appropriate care of the animals.

Applied Arts
Teacher who instructs students in creating art for everyday use such as weaving, metalwork, ceramics, woodworking, and graphic design.

Applied Math
Teacher who instructs students in developing skills to solve real world mathematical problems in physical or biological settings.

Art
Teacher of color, painting, drawing, sculpture, art history, and use of different forms, lines, or mediums in regard to art.

Art Department Chair
Heads the Art Department.

Art History
A teacher who provides instruction on the evolution of art.

Assistant Principal
Administrative responsibilities include leadership, supervision of students in outside activities as well as in the school, evaluation of teachers, and discipline of students. Acts as principal when principal is absent, develops relationships with teachers and peers based on honesty and trust, and creates a school that is based on learning and achievement.

Astronomy/Space Science
Teacher who instructs students regarding the atmosphere/solar system. This includes the objects and matter in space and their physical and chemical properties.

Athletic Director
Coordinates all athletic programs for sports.

At-Risk Counselor
A counselor that advises students who are failing in school and are at risk of dropping out. Also advises children with behavioral, drug, and/or alcohol problems; and who may be pregnant, physically aggressive, or in the juvenile justice system.

Autism
Teacher who works with students with autism.

Auto Mechanics/Repair
A teacher who instructs students in the auto repair field. It is usually a hands-on class where students learn how to repair damage to a vehicle.

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
Teacher in charge of the program for students in grades 4-12 that prepares students for college eligibility and success. AVID targets average students who come from minority, rural or low-income families that traditionally don’t send children to college.

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Band Director
A teacher who instructs students in the development, technique, and performance of playing a musical instrument.

Baseball
A coach of baseball players.

Basic Skills
A teacher who instructs children in the fundamentals of their studies. These children need a starting point of how to study and comprehend their studies in a classroom setting. They lack the basic skills to comprehend a subject.

Basketball, Head
A coach who is in charge of the basketball program.

Basketball, Other
A coach of basketball players.

Before/After School Program Supervisor
Runs programs for children before and after the scheduled classroom hours.

Bilingual Education
Instructs students whose first language is not English. Provides subject area instruction in the student’s native language.

Biology
Teacher who is instructs students in the science of living organisms and their vital processes. It includes the study of origins, structure, development, and function of animals and plants. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Advanced Biology and Human Anatomy/Physiology.

Bookstore Manager
A person who oversees the day-to-day operations of a school bookstore.

British Literature
A teacher who instructs students in the study of British Literature.

Business Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in business education courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles of Business/Office Education Dept Chair, Accounting, Business English, Business Law, Business/Consumer Math, Business/Office Education, Economics, Keyboarding/Typing, Marketing/Distributive Education, and Word Processing.

Business English
Teacher of terms and topics used to conduct business in English or to communicate in an English-speaking business environment. 

Business Law
Teacher who instructs students in the legal aspects of running a business, including case studies, insurance, business contracts, commercial business, legal organization, and employment law.

Business Manager
The school’s chief manager in charge of fiscal services. 

Business/Consumer Math
Teacher who instructs students in business/math skills used by the consumer in everyday life, as well as business settings.

Business/Office Education
Teacher who instructs students in the skills of running an office and how to handle problems when they arise.

Business/Office Education Dept Chair
The Chairman of the Business Education Department; he/she is in charge of the business education program in a particular school.

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Calculus
Teacher who instructs in the calculation or computation in a special symbolic notation. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Math Analysis and Pre-Calculus.

Career Center Coordinator
A person who manages the career center, including reviewing program offerings and advising students regarding career choices.

Career Education
A teacher who reviews programs and advises students regarding career choices.

Cheerleader
A coach of cheerleaders.

Chemistry
A teacher who instructs students in the study of composition, and structure of elements and compounds; especially the study of atoms and molecular compounds. This title includes all of the people with the job title Advanced Chemistry.

Child Care Director
The director coordinates all child care programs located at the school for children not yet enrolled in school.

Child Care Occupations
Teacher who instructs students in the skills of taking care of a child.

Child Care Teacher
Teacher who instructs students who are typically less than 3 years old.

Child Development
Teacher who instructs students in the developmental skills of children.

Chinese Language
Teacher of the Chinese language.

Choral/Vocal Director
A teacher who instructs students in the art of using their voices for the purpose of singing, either in a group or solo.

Civics
A teacher who instructs students in the rights of being a citizen and their responsibilities in a local, state, and federal setting.

Clothing/Textiles
Teacher who instructs students in fashion, clothing and apparel, and home furnishing.

College Placement Counselor
Counselor who guides students in how to choose the best college for their particular needs.

Commercial Art
A teacher who instructs students in the skills of designing advertising or other art used for commercial purposes.

Computer Applications
A teacher who instructs students in basic computer programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.

Computer Education Coordinator
Person who works to provide curriculum for the computer education department.

Computer Lab Supervisor
The supervisor in charge of the computer lab. Develops schedules for the lab, assists students and teachers in the lab, loads new programs/curriculum for the school, provides training for the lab, keeps the lab in good working order.

Computer Literacy
A teacher who instructs students in the basics of how to use a computer.

Computer Math
Teacher responsible for helping students learn how to work with sets, relations, algebra, geometry, calculus, and proofs on the computer. 

Computer Networking
Teacher responsible for helping students learn how to connect computers so they can communicate with each other in either a fixed (cabled) or temporary (modem) environment.

Computer Programming
Teacher who works with students on creating flow charts, algorithms, computer languages, machine operations, and documentation using a computer.

Computer Science
Teacher responsible for helping students learn storage, transformation, and transfer of information through the use of a computer. This title includes all of the people with the job title Advanced Placement Computer Science.

Computer Science Department Chair
Person who is responsible for teachers in the computer science department.

Computer Technician
Responsible for maintaining the school's computers and upgrading hardware and software.

Computer Technology
A teacher who instructs students in basic computer applications.

Computer/Technology Coordinator
Responsible for recommending, purchasing, and implementing the use of instructional computer products.

Computer/Technology Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in computer and technology courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles of Computer Science Department Chair, Computer Applications, Computer Education Coordinator, Computer Lab Supervisor, Computer Literacy, Computer Math, Computer Networking, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Computer/Technology Coordinator, Desktop Publishing, Internet/Website, Multimedia, and Word Processing.

Conflict Management Coordinator
Teaches students how to successfully resolve conflicts between peers.

Construction Trades
A teacher who instructs students in the skills of construction, such as home building and cabinet making, masonry and concrete work, plumbing, electrical wiring, and welding. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Heating/Air Conditioning and Plumbing.

Consumer Economics
Teacher who instructs students on how to manage banking, budgets, and credit.

Cosmetology
A teacher who instructs students in skills, fashions, and current trends of hair care. This course may also include instruction on nail care.

Crafts
A teacher who instructs students in the skills of sculpting, painting, or a specialized craft.

Creative Writing/Advanced Comp
A teacher who instructs students in the skills of writing and using their imagination to write poetry, short stories, fiction, plays, essays, etc.

Criminal Justice Teacher
A teacher who instructs students in the study and evaluation of the laws regarding criminal behavior.

Cross Country
A coach of cross country.

Current Events
A teacher who instructs students regarding news concerning people, places, and events.

Curriculum Development Specialist
A specialist who develops the curriculum for school.

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Dance
A teacher who instructs students in a series of rhythmic and patterned bodily movement. This is usually performed to music.

Dance Department Chair
Responsible for dance department teachers, staff, and curriculum.

Dean
Person in charge of students, faculty or a division of studies. Examples include Dean of Students or 9th Grade Dean.

Desktop Publishing
Teacher who provides instruction on publishing software and graphic design applications.

Director
An administrator who is responsible for leading the instruction, operations, and management of the school.

Director of Religious Education
The director coordinates the religious education in a parochial school.

Director of Residential Life
Person responsible for ensuring that residents of the school have a safe living environment and are adjusting to academic life.

Drafting
A teacher who instructs students in how to use drafting equipment, drafting techniques, drafting tools, orthographic sketching, three-dimensional drawing, and geometric construction.

Drama
A teacher who instructs students in the art of portraying life or characters through a dialogue usually in a theatrical performance or play.

Drama/Theatre Department Chair
Responsible for drama/theatre department teachers, staff, and curriculum.

Driver’s Education
A teacher who instructs students in driving skill basics, safety, driving hazards, and laws that apply to drivers. Provides hands-on driving experience.

Dropout Prevention Coordinator
Counselor who guides students who are in danger of dropping out of school.

Dyslexia
Teacher who utilizes a variety of methods to help students with dyslexia learn.

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Early Childhood Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in early childhood education courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Child Care Director, Early Childhood Special Education, Head Start, Pre-Kindergarten Director, and Pre-K/Preschool.

Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education Teacher for children in Pre-Kindergarten and Preschool.

Earth Science
Teacher who instructs students in the study of geology, meteorology, oceanography, space, and astronomy science.

Economics
Teacher who instructs students in the study of production, distribution, trade, and consumption of goods and services.

Eighth Grade
A teacher of 8th grade students.

Electronics
Teacher who instructs students in the study and use of electrical devices, including how to use and install components that deal with electricity.

Elementary
A teacher who instructs students at the elementary level.

Elementary School Principal
An administrator who has executive authority for a school that can include Pre-K through Grade 8. This title is applied where multiple principals have authority over different grade levels within the same school.

Eleventh Grade
A teacher of 11th grade students.

ELL-English Language Learners
Teacher who instructs students who are not proficient in the English Language.

Emotionally Challenged
Teacher who works with students who are identified as being emotionally challenged.

English/Language Arts
A teacher who instructs students in grammar, literature, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, public speaking, writing, reading, and drama. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Advanced Placement English and Gifted/Talented, English/Lang Arts.

English/Language Arts Dept Chair
The teacher who is in charge of the English Department.

Engineering Teacher
A teacher who instructs students in the application of scientific principles for the design of structures, systems, and machines. There are many different types of engineering such as mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical, etc.

Environmental Science
A teacher who instructs students in the study of the earth and its environment.

ESL-English as a Second Language
Teacher who instructs students who are not proficient in the English Language. Students are taught grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and the basics of the English language.

Ethnic Studies Teacher
A teacher who instructs in the study of a group of people who share the same racial, religious, national, linguistic, or cultural heritage.

Exploratory Arts
A teacher who instructs students regarding the elements and principles of design.

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FACS
Teacher who instructs students on family living, consumer science, home economics, and nutrition.

FACS Department Chair
Oversees the teachers working with students on how to manage budgets and households.

FACS Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in family and consumer science education courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles FACS Department Chair, Child Development, Clothing/Textiles, Consumer Economics, FACS, Foods/Nutrition, and Personal Finance.

Field Hockey
A coach of field hockey.

Fifth Grade
A teacher of 5th grade students.

Fine Arts Department Chair
The teacher who is in charge of the Fine Arts Department.

Fine Arts Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in fine arts courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Fine Arts Department Chair, Performing Arts Educator, and Visual Arts Educator.

First Grade
A teacher of 1st grade students.

Food Services
A teacher who instructs students in all the components of preparing food for cafeterias, restaurants, institutions, and any other location where food is served.

Food Services Director
Coordinates the food services program for the school. Duties include planning menus, hiring personnel, keeping records for the government, and managing a budget.

Foods/Nutrition
A teacher who instructs students in food science, taste and smell of food, nutrition, and materials/equipment for food preparation.

Football, Head
A coach who is in charge of the football program.

Football, Other
A coach of football players.

Foreign Language Department Chair
A teacher who is in charge of the Foreign Language Department.

Foreign Language Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in foreign language education courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Foreign Language Department Chair, Advanced Placement Foreign Languages, Chinese Language, French Language, German Language, Hebrew Language, Italian Language, Japanese Language, Latin Language, Russian Language, and Spanish Language.

Fourth Grade
A teacher of 4th grade students.

French Language
Teacher of the French language.

Fund Raising Director
Person in charge of raising money to benefit the school. Usually found in private/Catholic schools.

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GED
Teacher A teacher who helps students/adults secure a General Educational Development certificate.

General Math
A teacher who instructs the basics of math such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication.

General Science
A teacher who instructs students in the basics of science such as basic biology, basic chemistry, lab experiments, and the study of plants, animals, and humans.

Geography
A teacher who instructs students in the world’s geographic areas, physical nature of those areas, and cultures of people (social/political).

Geometry
A teacher who instructs students in the relationship and measurement of points, planes, lines, angles, and surfaces.

German Language
Teacher of the German language.

Gifted Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that work with students that have been identified as being gifted or talented. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Gifted English/Language Arts and Gifted Math.

Gifted English/Language Arts
Teacher of English/Language Art to students who are highly proficient in English/Language Arts.

Gifted Math
Teacher of math to students who are highly proficient in mathematics.

Gifted/Talented, English/Lang Arts
Teacher of students who have a high proficiency in English/Language Arts.

Golf
A coach of golf.

Government
A teacher who instructs students in United States government, which includes the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the government. This title includes all of the people with the job title Civics.

Graphic Arts
A teacher who instructs students in the technology, printing, imaging, and drawing of words and pictures.

Gymnastics
A coach of gymnastics.

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Head Custodian
Person in charge of the school grounds and buildings.

Head of School
An alternative title used by some schools for men or women who serve in a “ principal” role.

Head Start
Teacher who works with disadvantaged preschool students, giving them the opportunity to be prepared for kindergarten.

Head Teacher
Teacher who is responsible for supervising a group of teachers.

Health Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in health education courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles AIDS Awareness, Health, Pregnancy Prevention, and Substance Abuse Prevention.

Health Occupations
Teacher that works with students to learn basic skills needed for an occupation in a health related field.

Health
Teaches students basic knowledge on caring for the body through disease prevention, hygiene, and safety practices.

Hearing Impaired
Teacher who works with students with hearing impairments.

Heating/Air Conditioning
Teaches students the basics of heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning installation and repair.

Hebrew Language
Teacher of the Hebrew language.

High School Principal
An administrator who has executive authority for a school that can include Grades 7-12. May also be referred to as Senior High Principal. This title is applied where multiple principals have authority over different grade levels within the same school.

History
A teacher who instructs students in history. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Local/State History, U.S. History, and World History.

Hockey
A coach of hockey.

Homeschool Teacher
Typically a parent who instructs their children at home. Homeschool children must meet requirements specified by the state they reside in.

Horticulture
Teacher who works with students to get a basic understanding of plant and flower industries/businesses, including chemical applications.

Hospital/Homebound
Teacher who works with students that are in the hospital or homebound.

Human Anatomy/Physiology
Teacher who works with students to understand the anatomy and physiology of humans.

Human Resource Director
Responsible for the hiring process, training, and legal compliance. May also be responsible for payroll and benefits administration.

Humanities
A teacher concerned with human thought and culture in subject areas such as philosophy, literature, and art.

Humanities Department Chair
A teacher who is in charge of the Humanities Department.

Humanities Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in humanities education courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Humanities Department Chair, Humanities, Philosophy, and Religion.

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In-School Suspension Director
Directs the in-house program for students who have been suspended from the regular classroom. Ensures that students complete assigned class work and are offered academic or personal counseling when appropriate.

Instrumental Music
Teacher who works with students to develop skills in performing with a musical instrument. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Band Director and Orchestra Director.

Intermediate (Grades 4-6)
A teacher who instructs students in grades 4-6.

International Baccalaureate
Teacher who instructs under the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program.

Internet/Website
Teacher who specializes in courses spanning website development and Internet usage.

Intervention Specialists
A teacher who instructs a student who is having academic or behavioral difficulty.

Italian Language
Teacher of the Italian language.

Itinerant
A teacher who works at one or more schools.

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Japanese Language Teacher
Teacher of the Japanese language.

Journalism Teacher
A teacher who instructs students in the art of writing for newspapers or magazines. This title includes all of the people with the job title of School Newspaper Advisor.

Junior High Teacher
A teacher who instructs students in grades 7-9.

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Keyboarding/Typing Teacher
A teacher who helps students learn to enter text or data by using a keyboard.

Key Decision Makers
The administrative or teaching staff who have school-level authority regarding staff development and special education spending.

Kindergarten Teacher
A teacher who typically works with students that are 5-6 years of age.

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Lacrosse
A coach of lacrosse.

Language Arts Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in language arts courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles English/Language Arts Dept Chair, Business English, English/Language Arts, Journalism, Literacy Coach, Literature, Mass Media, Reading, Speech/Debate, Spelling, and Writing.

Latin Language
Teacher of the Latin language.

Law
A teacher who instructs students regarding enactment of new laws, enforcement of laws, and the judiciary system. This title includes all of the people with the job title Business Law.

Learning Disabilities
Teacher who works with students who have been identified as having learning disabilities.

Librarian/Media Specialist
Person who is responsible for library services, acquisitions, and organization of the library.

Life Science
Instructs students in the structure and behavior of living organisms. This title includes all of the people with the job title Biology.

Life/Personal Skills
Teaches students in the fundamentals and skills of life.

Literacy Coach
Creates and supervises long-term staff development programs related to literacy. Reviews assessment data, develops curriculum, and analyzes outcomes.

Literature
Teacher who works with students to read, study, and critique literature from classical works. This title includes all of the people with the job titles American Literature and British Literature.

Local/State History
Teacher who educates students in regards to the history of their state.

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Magnet School Teacher
Teacher who provides specialized education for students who want to concentrate on a specific discipline such as drama, music, math, international studies, engineering, etc.

Maintenance Director
Person who oversees maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities.

Manufacture/Processing Teacher
A teacher who instructs a student in the process of taking a raw material and turning it into a finished product.

Marketing/Distributive Education
Teacher who works with students to learn basic skills needed for an occupation in marketing and related business fields.

Mass Media
Teacher who helps students understand the basic concepts of radio and TV broadcasting.

Math Analysis
Teacher who instructs students in developing problem solving skills. This culminating course is required before Calculus.

Math Coach
The math coach works one-on-one with students to help them improve math skills. Also works with teachers to improve mathematics instruction.

Mathematics Department Chair
Oversees the teachers working with students on learning skills related to decimals, fractions, geometry, percentages, problem solving, proportions, ratios, and statistics.

Mathematics Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in mathematics education courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Mathematics Department Chair, Advanced Placement Math, Algebra, Applied Math, Business/Consumer Math, Calculus, Computer Math, General Math, Geometry, Gifted Math, Math Coach, Mathematics, Remedial Math, Statistics, and Trigonometry.

Mathematics
Teaches basic math concepts needed to perform advanced equations.

Media/Communication Occupations
Teacher who works with students to learn basic skills needed for an occupation in media outlets such as radio and television.

Mentally Challenged
Teacher who works with students who have an impairment of intellectual functions. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Autism and Learning Disabilities.

Metalworking
Teacher who works with students on the basics of metalworking.

Middle School
A teacher who instructs students in grades 5-9.

Middle School Principal
An administrator who has executive authority for a school that can include Grades 5-9. May also be referred to as Junior High Principal. This title is applied where multiple principals have authority over different grade levels within the same school.

Migrant Education
Teacher who works with students at risk for completing their education due to cultural and language barriers.

Minorities Studies
Teacher that helps students learn more about racial and religious views in regard to politics and the nation.

Montessori Teacher
A teacher who utilizes the Montessori method to instruct students. Students learn at their own pace through individual experiences rather than group lessons and are encouraged to develop skills to make them life-long learners.

Multi-Challenged
Teacher who works with students that have been identified as having multiple disabilities.

Multi-Grade Teacher
Teacher who teaches two or more grade levels.

Multimedia
Teacher who specializes in media courses that could include audio, computer, digital, telecommunication, and video technologies.

Music Department Chair
Supervises the teachers who work with students to understand harmony, melody, and rhythm.

Music Educator
All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in music courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Music Department Chair, Advanced Placement Music, Choral/Vocal Director, Instrumental Music, Music, and Music Theory.

Music Theory
Teacher who works with students on understanding and analyzing music.

Music
Works with students to develop an understanding of harmony, melody, and rhythm.

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Ninth Grade
A teacher of 9th grade students.

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Occupational Therapist
Person who provides treatment to students focused on small muscle strength and coordination to improve self-care skills.

Office Manager
Responsible for coordinating work flow and hiring, training, and supervising office staff.

Orchestra Director
Teacher who works with a group of musicians to perform a musical piece.

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Parent Involvement Coordinator
Serves as a facilitator and coordinator with Head Start program and works to get families involved.

PE Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in physical education courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Physical Education Department Chair and Physical Education.

Performing Arts Department Chair
The teacher who is in charge of the Performing Arts Department.

Performing Arts Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in performing arts courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Performing Arts Department Chair, Dance, Drama, and Music Educator.

Personal Finance
Teacher who instructs students regarding checking accounts, buying cars, filing taxes, managing credit, and budgeting.

Philosophy
Teacher who works with students to understand the basis of fundamental beliefs and how to critique and analyze them.

Photography
Teacher who provides students with hands-on experience in photography, including equipment, processes, development, lighting, and new technology.

Physical Education Coach
A coach of Physical Education.

Physical Education Department Chair
Supervises the teachers who work with students in the care of their bodies, with an emphasis on athletics and personal hygiene

Physical Education Teacher
Teaches students regarding the care and development of the human body, stressing athletics and including personal hygiene. This title includes all of the people with the job title Adaptive Physical Education.

Physical Science
Teacher who works with students on basic skills relating to the physical sciences. This title includes all of the people with the job title Astronomy/Space Science.

Physical Therapist
Person who works with students to treat disease or injury through treatments such as exercise, heat, or light massage.

Physically Challenged
Teacher who works with students that are physically challenged. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Adaptive Physical Education, Hearing Impaired, Physical Therapist, Sign Language, Speech/Language Therapist, and Visually Challenged.

Physics
Teacher who works with students to understand the major concepts relating to physics. This title includes all of the people with the job title Advanced Physics.

Plumbing
Teaches students the basics of residential and commercial plumbing.

Practical Arts
Teacher who helps students learn skills that will benefit them in everyday life.

Pre-Algebra
Teacher working with students on basic skills in preparation for Algebra classes.

Pre-Calculus
Teacher working with students on basic skills in preparation for Calculus classes.

Pre-First Grade
Teacher who works with children who are too advanced for Kindergarten but not yet ready for 1st grade.

Pregnancy Prevention
Teacher that instructs students regarding health, sex, and lifestyle education programs.

Pre-K/Preschool
A teacher who typically works with students that are 4 years of age and younger.

Pre-Kindergarten Director
The director coordinates all Pre-K programs at the school.

Primary (Grades 1-3)
A teacher who works with students in grades 1-3.

Principal
An administrator who has executive authority for a school.

Principal's Administrative Assistant
Responsible for assisting the Principal with long-range, high-level projects such as fact gathering, budget planning, or status reports. May also be responsible for assigning day-to-day tasks to a building secretary.

Professional Development Key Decision Maker
The senior educator with building-level responsibility for teacher and administrator training. This role may be filled by a school administrator, senior teacher, or other member of the professional staff. In instances where staff development is controlled by committee, the committee chair is represented.

Psychology
Teacher who instructs students regarding human and animal behavior.

PTA/PTO President
The person who is elected by the members of the Parent-Teacher Association or Parent Teacher Organization to serve as President.

Public Relations Director
Person who builds and manages relationships with businesses, media channels, and community members in support of school district policies and goals.

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Reading First Coordinator
Manages programs and administers funds associated with the federal No Child Left Behind Reading First initiative.

Reading Recovery
Teacher who works with students at the onset of reading difficulties.

Reading
Teacher who helps students with reading. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Reading First Coordinator, Reading Recovery, and Remedial Reading.

Religion
Teacher who works with students to acquire a basic understanding of various religious values and beliefs.

Remedial Math
Teacher working with students requiring additional help in basic mathematical computations.

Remedial Reading
Teacher who helps identify and work with students having reading difficulties.

Remedial Studies Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in remedial education courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Basic Skills. Reading First Coordinator, Reading Recovery, Remedial Math, Remedial Reading, Remedial Studies, and Title I.

Remedial Studies
Teacher who works with students requiring additional help in skills other than math or reading.

Resource Teacher
Teacher who works with a small group of students requiring special attention.

ROTC Instructor
Instructor who helps prepare high school students using military principles to recruit and educate commissioned officers with studies focused on leadership development, problem solving, strategic planning, and professional ethics.

Russian Language
Teacher of the Russian language.

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School Administrator (Principal level)
The person with executive authority for a school. Typically the chief decision maker. All administrative staff at a school that have budget authority. This title includes all of the people with the job titles of Principal, Elementary School Principal, Middle School Principal, High School Principal, Director, and Head of School.

School Counseling Department Chair
A staff member who is in charge of the School Counseling Department.

School Counselor
A staff member who guides and instructs students in identifying their strengths and weaknesses in regards to their personal development and choosing correct paths.

School Newspaper Advisor
Person who works with students training them on how to put together printed material, such as a newspaper.

School Nurse
Person who has been specially trained to take care of students that become injured or ill during the day.

School Psychologist
Person working to evaluate and analyze students; works with teachers to help with students with problems of a psychological nature.

School Resource Officer
School-based police officer who serves as a counselor and educator. Interfaces closely with administrators, parents, and teachers.

School Secretary
Person that handles clerical duties for the school.

Science Coach
The science coach works one-on-one with students to help them improve science skills. Also works with teachers to improve science instruction.

Science Department Chair
Supervisor of teachers who work with students in understanding the principles, observations, and experiments conducted in life and physical science.

Science Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in science education courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Science Department Chair, Advanced Placement Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, General Science, Life Science, Physical Science, Physics, Science, and Science Coach.

Science
Teacher who works with students to understand the principles, observations and experiments conducted in life and physical science.

Second Grade
A teacher of 2nd grade students.

Secondary
A teacher who works with students in grades 9-12.

Seventh Grade
A teacher of 7th grade students.

Sign Language
Teacher who provides American Sign Language instruction to students.

Sixth Grade
A teacher of 6th grade students.

Soccer
A coach of soccer players.

Social Studies Department Chair
Supervisor of teachers who work with students to understand the history and current events of our country and others. This category also covers subjects such as geography and economics.

Social Studies Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in social studies education courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Social Studies Department Chair, Current Events, Economics, Geography, Government, History, Law, Minorities Studies, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Social Studies, and Sociology.

Social Studies
Teacher who works with students to understand history and current events of our country and others, including geography and economics. This title includes all of the people with the job title Advanced Placement Social Studies.

Social Worker
Person working with school personnel and children regarding matters that typically involve welfare casework.

Sociology
Teacher who works with students to gain a basic understanding of social structure and institutions.

Softball
A coach of softball players.

Spanish Language
Teacher of the Spanish language.

Special Education Department Chair
Coordinates the efforts of teachers working with students with special needs.

Special Education Facilitator
Coordinates the curriculum used for teachers working with students who have special needs.

Special Education Key Decision Maker
The senior educator with school-level responsibility for special education purchasing and budgets. This role may be filled by a school administrator, senior teacher, or other member of the professional staff. In instances where special education spending is controlled by committee, the committee chair is represented.

Special Education
Teacher who works with students who have special needs. This title includes all of the people with the job title Early Childhood Special Education.

Special Needs Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in special education courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Special Education Department Chair, Dyslexia, Emotionally Challenged, Mentally Challenged, Multi-Challenged, Occupational Therapist, Physically Challenged, Resource Teacher, Special Education, Special Education Facilitator, and Special Needs Program Specialist.

Special Needs Program Specialist
A teacher with expertise in providing education to students with special needs.

Speech/Debate
Teacher who works with students on developing oral presentation skills. Debate focuses on techniques used to express view points.

Speech/Language Therapist
Teacher who works with students having difficulties with communication.

Spelling
Teacher of appropriate word construction or pronunciation.

Statistics
Teacher working with students learning how to collect, organize, and interpret data.

Student Activity Coordinator
Develops and delivers all extracurricular, recreational, and out-of-classroom programs for students.

Student Services Professional
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in student services. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Guidance Department Chair, At-Risk Counselor, Career Center Coordinator, College Placement Counselor, Conflict Management Coordinator, Dropout Prevention Coordinator, Guidance Counselor, Parent Involvement Coordinator, School Psychologist, Student Activity Coordinator, Teen Parent Counselor, Test Preparation Teacher, Testing Counselor, and Vocational Education Counselor.

Study Skills
A teacher who helps students improve studying habits and methods.

Substance Abuse Prevention
Teacher who educates students about the consequences of drug and alcohol abuse.

Summer School Coordinator
Responsible for coordinating academic and supplementary programs for Summer School.

Swimming
A coach of swimming.

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Teacher Consultant
Teacher who works with the school to provide assistance in dealing with parent concerns; advises schools in special education matters, as well as, provides training and consultation with district resource teachers.

Teacher Mentor
A teacher/administrator who works with inexperienced teachers and new hires regarding their role in the school. They are an advisor, confidant, guide, and role model. They help new teachers develop their skills, share their knowledge, and guide them back on track if they go off course.

Technical Education
Teacher who works with students to understand the processes and procedures involved with technology and related careers.

Teen Parent Counselor
Counselor who works with and advises teenage parents.

Tennis
A coach of tennis players.

Tenth Grade
A teacher of 10th grade students.

Test Preparation
Teacher A teacher who helps students improve their test-taking skills and scores on standardized tests.

Testing Counselor
Responsible for administering and overseeing testing to monitor students’ progress.

Third Grade
A teacher of 3rd grade students.

Title I Coordinator
Coordinates federal programs for disadvantaged children in compensatory education.

Title I
Teacher who works with students that are identified as being economically challenged.

Track
A coach of track.

Trade/Industrial Arts Department Chair
Supervises the teachers who work with students learning skills in various professional trades.

Trade/Industrial Arts
Teacher who works with students to learn skills and gain hands-on experience in trades. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Auto Mechanics/Repair, Construction Trades, Drafting, Electronics, Metalworking, Technical Education, Welding, and Woodworking.

Trainer
A person who helps athletes prepare for competitive sporting events.

Transportation Director
Person responsible for bus scheduling, maintenance of school district vehicles, etc.

Trigonometry
Teacher working with students learning how to perform basic trigonometric functions.

Twelfth Grade
A teacher of 12th grade students.

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U.S. History
Teacher who instructs students on the history of the United States.

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Visiting Teacher
A teacher who comes from another school to teach, but is not a permanent staff member at the school they are visiting.

Visual Arts Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in visual arts education courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Art Department Chair, Advanced Placement Art, Art, Art History, Commercial Art, Crafts, and Photography.

Visually Challenged
Teacher who works with students that are visually impaired.

Vocational Education Counselor
Counselor who works with students seeking a vocational education.

Vocational Education Department Chair
Supervises the teachers responsible for helping students learn special skills required in a vocational setting.

Vocational Education
Teacher responsible for helping students learn special skills required in a vocational setting. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Agriculture, Career Education, Child Care Occupations, Commercial Art, Cosmetology, Food Services, Graphic Arts, Health Occupations, Marketing/Distributive Education, Media/Communications Occupations, Practical Arts, and Work Experience.

Vocational Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in vocational education courses. This title includes all of the people with the job titles Trade/Industrial Arts Department Chair, Trade/Industrial Arts, Vocational Education Department Chair, Vocational Education, and Vocational Education Counselor.

Volleyball
A coach of volleyball players.

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Webmaster
Person who manages the creation and updates of a school’s website.

Weight Lifting
A coach of weight lifting.

Welding
Teacher who helps students learn basic skills related to equipment and processes of welding.

Wellness Teacher
A teacher who instructs students in health, nutrition, physical education, fitness, and emotional skills in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Woodworking
Teacher who helps students learn basic skills related to working with wood or carpentry.

Word Processing
Teaches word processing skills.

Work Experience
A teacher who supervises job shadowing, on-the-job training, and other instructional activities to prepare students for life after graduation.

World History
Teacher who instructs students on the history of the world and how it relates to today’s society.

Wrestling
A coach of wrestling.

Writing
Teaches the fundamentals of writing. This title includes all of the people with the job title Creative Writing/Advanced Comp.

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Yearbook Advisor
Person responsible for the coordination of activities involving the production of a school memory book.

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