School Administrators
School Administrator (Principal level)
The person with executive authority for a school. Typically the chief decision maker. All administrative staff at a school that has budget authority.

• Principal
  An administrator who has executive authority for a school.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Middle School Principal
  An administrator who has executive authority for a school that can include Grades 5 through 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.
  
  
• High School Principal
  An administrator who has executive authority for a school that can include Grades 7 through 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.
  
  
• Director
  An administrator who is responsible for leading the instruction, operations, and management of the school.
  
  
• Head of School
  An alternative title used by some schools for men or women who serve in a “principal” role.
  
  
• Building Administrator
  Person in a leadership position who is responsible for managing all administrative functions in a specific building on campus.

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

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

Assistant Principal
Administrative responsibilities may 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.

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

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

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

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

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

• Dean of Faculty
  Person responsible for faculty members. May act as a liaison between faculty members and school administrative staff.
  
  
• Dean of Students
  Person responsible for students. May act as a liaison between students and school administrative staff.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Pre-Kindergarten Director
Coordinates all Pre-K programs at the school.

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

School Secretary
Person that handles clerical duties for the school.

• Attendance Secretary
  Person who handles clerical and administrative duties for the attendance department.
  
  
• Bookkeeper/Financial Secretary
  Person who handles clerical and administrative duties for the financial department.
  
  
• Guidance Secretary
  Person who handles clerical and administrative duties for the guidance department.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Special Needs Secretary
  Person who handles clerical and administrative duties for the special needs department.

Staff Development Specialist
Develops and conducts training programs for school personnel.

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

KEY DECISION MAKERS
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.

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.

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

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

Pre-Kindergarten Lead
Teacher responsible for providing guidance and resources to teachers of Pre-K students.

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

Kindergarten Lead
Teacher responsible for providing guidance and resources to all kindergarten teachers.

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

First Grade
A teacher of 1st grade students.

First Grade Lead
Teacher responsible for providing guidance and resources to all 1st grade teachers.

Second Grade
A teacher of 2nd grade students.

Second Grade Lead
Teacher responsible for providing guidance and resources to all 2nd grade teachers.

Third Grade
A teacher of 3rd grade students.

Third Grade Lead
Teacher responsible for providing guidance and resources to all 3rd grade teachers.

Fourth Grade
A teacher of 4th grade students.

Fourth Grade Lead
Teacher responsible for providing guidance and resources to all 4th grade teachers.

Fifth Grade
A teacher of 5th grade students.

Fifth Grade Lead
Teacher responsible for providing guidance and resources to all 5th grade teachers.

Sixth Grade
A teacher of 6th grade students.

Sixth Grade Lead
Teacher responsible for providing guidance and resources to all 6th grade teachers.

Seventh Grade
A teacher of 7th grade students.

Eighth Grade
A teacher of 8th grade students.

Ninth Grade
A teacher of 9th grade students.

Tenth Grade
A teacher of 10th grade students.

Eleventh Grade
A teacher of 11th grade students.

Twelfth Grade
A teacher of 12th grade students.

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

Elementary
A teacher who instructs students at the elementary level.

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

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

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

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

K-12
Teacher who instructs students in grades K through 12.

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

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

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

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Advanced Placement Teachers
Advanced Placement Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in advanced placement education courses.

• Advanced Placement Art
  Teacher of college-level art courses.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement History of Art
    Teacher of college-level art history 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 English
  Teacher of college-level English courses.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement English Literature
    Teacher of college-level English literature courses.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement World Literature
    Teacher of college-level world literature courses.
    
    
• Advanced Placement Foreign Language
  Teacher of college-level foreign language courses.
  
  
• Advanced Placement Math
  Teacher of college-level math courses.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement Calculus
    Teacher of college-level calculus courses.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement Statistics
    Teacher of college-level statistics courses.
    
    
• Advanced Placement Music
  Teacher of college-level music courses.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement Music Theory
    Teacher of college-level music theory courses.
    
    
• Advanced Placement Psychology
  Teacher of college-level psychology courses.
  
  
• Advanced Placement Science
  Teacher of college-level science courses.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement Biology
    Teacher of college-level biology courses.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement Chemistry
    Teacher of college-level chemistry courses.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement Environmental Science
    Teacher of college-level environmental science courses.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement Physics
    Teacher of college-level physics courses.
    
    
• Advanced Placement Social Studies
  Teacher of college-level social studies courses.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement American History
    Teacher of college-level American history courses.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement European History
    Teacher of college-level European history courses.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement Government/Political Science
    Teacher of college-level government/political science courses.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement Human Geography
    Teacher of college-level human geography courses.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement Macroeconomics
    Teacher of college-level macroeconomics courses.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement World History
    Teacher of college-level world history courses.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Business Education Teachers
Business Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in business education courses.

• Business/Office Education Department Chair
  The Chairman of the Business Education Department; responsible for the business education program in a particular school.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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/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.
  
  
• Economics
  Teacher who instructs students in the study of production, distribution, trade, and consumption of goods and services.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement Macroeconomics
    Teacher of college-level macroeconomics courses.
    
    
• Keyboarding/Typing
  A teacher who helps students learn to enter text or data by using a keyboard.
  
  
• Marketing/Distributive Education
  Teacher who works with students to learn basic skills needed for an occupation in marketing and related business fields.
  
  
• Word Processing
  Teaches word processing skills.

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Computer/Technology Teachers
Computer/Technology Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in computer and technology courses.

• Computer Science Department Chair
  Person who is responsible for teachers in the computer science department.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement Computer Science
    Teacher of college-level computer science courses.
    
    
• 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.
  
  
• Desktop Publishing
  Teacher who provides instruction on publishing software and graphic design applications.
  
  
• Instructional Technology Coordinator 
  Person responsible for developing and executing a school-wide plan for the instructional use of technology.
  
  
• Internet/Website
  Teacher who specializes in courses spanning website development and Internet usage.
  
  
• Multimedia
  Teacher who specializes in media courses that could include audio, computer, digital, telecommunication, and video technologies.
  
  
• Technology Champion
  The person in the school who is the primary leader and decision maker about technology education and purchasing.
  
  
• Technology Preparation Coordinator
  Person responsible for coordinating vocational programs that focus on developing skills for a high-tech workforce.
  
  
• Webmaster
  Person who manages the creation and updates of a school’s website.
  
  
• Word Processing
  Teaches word processing skills.

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Early Childhood Teachers
Early Childhood Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in early childhood education courses.

• Child Care Director
  Person who coordinates all child care programs located at the school for children not yet enrolled in school.
  
  
• Child Care
  Teacher responsible for children who are not yet attending preschool.
  
  
• Early Childhood Provider
  A person or entity that provides care and instruction for children that are not yet school-age.
  
  
• Early Childhood Special Education
  Special Education Teacher for children in Pre-Kindergarten and Preschool.
  
  
• Head Start
  Teacher who works with disadvantaged preschool students, giving them the opportunity to be prepared for Kindergarten.
  
  
• Head Start Coordinator
  Person responsible for developing and implementing the Head Start program and tracking results. Manages budget, serves as liaison to the community, and trains staff.
  
  
• Pre-Kindergarten Director
  Person who coordinates all Pre-K programs at the school.
  
  
• Pre-K/Preschool
  A teacher who typically works with students that are 4 years of age and younger.

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Family & Consumer Science Teachers
FACS Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in family and consumer science education courses.

• FACS Department Chair
  Oversees the teachers working with students on how to manage budgets and households.
  
  
• Child Development
  Teacher who instructs students in the developmental skills of children.
  
  
• Clothing/Textiles
  Teacher who instructs students in fashion, clothing and apparel, and home furnishing.
  
  
• Consumer Economics
  Teacher who instructs students on how to manage banking, budgets, and credit.
  
  
• FACS
  Teacher who instructs students on family living, consumer science, home economics, and nutrition.
  
  
• Foods/Nutrition
  A teacher who instructs students in food science, taste and smell of food, nutrition, and materials/equipment for food preparation.
  
  
• Personal Finance
  Teacher who instructs students regarding checking accounts, buying cars, filing taxes, managing credit, and budgeting.

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Fine Arts Teachers
Fine Arts Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in fine arts courses.

• Fine Arts Department Chair
  The teacher who is in charge of the Fine Arts Department.
  
  
• Exploratory Arts
  Teacher who instructs students in hands-on and interactive courses such as computers, languages, PE, art, music, etc.
  
  
• Performing Arts Educator
  All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in performing arts courses.
  
  
  • Performing Arts Department Chair
    The teacher who is in charge of the Performing Arts Department.
    
    
  • Dance Department Chair
    Person responsible for dance department teachers, staff, and curriculum.
    
    
    • Dance
      A teacher who instructs students in a series of rhythmic and patterned body movement. This is usually performed to music.
      
      
  • Drama/Theatre Department Chair
    Person responsible for drama/theatre department teachers, staff, and curriculum.
    
    
    • Drama
      A teacher who instructs students in the art of portraying life or characters through a dialogue usually in a theatrical performance or play.
      
      
  • Music Educator
    All administrative and teaching staff at a school that specialize in music courses.
    
    
    • Music Department Chair
      Supervises the teachers who work with students to understand harmony, melody, and rhythm.
      
      
    • Advanced Placement Music
      Teacher of college-level music courses.
      
      
      • Advanced Placement Music Theory
        Teacher of college-level music theory courses.
        
        
    • Choral/Vocal Director
      A teacher who instructs students in the art of using their voices for the purpose of singing, either solo or in a group.
      
      
    • Instrumental Music
      Teacher who works with students to develop skills in performing with a musical instrument.
      
      
      • Band Director
        A teacher who instructs students in the development, technique, and performance of playing a musical instrument.
        
        
      • Orchestra Director
        Teacher who works with a group of musicians to perform a musical piece.
        
        
    • Music
      Works with students to develop an understanding of harmony, melody, and rhythm.
      
      
      • General Music
        Teacher who instructs students in the basics of music.
        
        
    • Music Theory
      Teacher who works with students on understanding and analyzing music.
      
      
      • Advanced Placement Music Theory
        Teacher of college-level music theory courses.
        
        
• Visual Arts Educator
  All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in visual arts education courses.
  
  
  • Art Department Chair
    Heads the Art Department.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement Art
    Teacher of college-level art courses.
    
    
    • Advanced Placement History of Art
      Teacher of college-level art history courses.
      
      
  • Art
    Teacher of color, painting, drawing, sculpture, art history, and use of different forms, lines, or mediums in regard to art.
    
    
  • Art History
    A teacher who provides instruction on the evolution of art.
    
    
    • Advanced Placement History of Art
      Teacher of college-level art history courses.
      
      
  • Commercial Art
    A teacher who instructs students in the skills of designing advertising or other art used for commercial purposes.
    
    
  • Crafts
    A teacher who instructs students in the skills of sculpting, painting, or a specialized craft.
    
    
  • Photography
    Teacher who provides students with hands-on experience in photography, including equipment, processes, development, lighting, and new technology.

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Foreign Language Teachers
Foreign Language Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in foreign language education courses.

• Foreign Language Department Chair
  A teacher who is in charge of the Foreign Language Department.
  
  
• Advanced Placement Foreign Language
  Teacher of college-level foreign language courses.
  
  
• Chinese Language
  Teacher of the Chinese language.
  
  
• French Language
  Teacher of the French language.
  
  
• German Language
  Teacher of the German language.
  
  
• Hebrew Language
  Teacher of the Hebrew language.
  
  
• Italian Language
  Teacher of the Italian language.
  
  
• Japanese Language
  Teacher of the Japanese language.
  
  
• Latin Language
  Teacher of the Latin language.
  
  
• Middle Eastern/Arabic Language
  Teacher of the Middle Eastern/Arabic language.
  
  
• Russian Language
  Teacher of the Russian language.
  
  
• Spanish Language
  Teacher of the Spanish language.

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Gifted Teachers
Gifted Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that work with students that have been identified as gifted or talented.

• Gifted/Talented, English/Language Arts
  Teacher of students who have a high proficiency in English/Language Arts.
  
  
• Gifted Math
  Teacher of math to students who have a high proficiency in mathematics.

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Health Education Teachers
Health Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in health education courses.

• AIDS Awareness
  A teacher who educates students about prevention of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases.
  
  
• Health
  Teaches students basic knowledge on caring for the body through disease prevention, hygiene, and safety practices.
  
  
• Pregnancy Prevention
  Teacher that instructs students regarding health, sex, and lifestyle education programs.
  
  
• Substance Abuse Prevention
  Teacher who educates students about the consequences of drug and alcohol abuse.
  
  
• Wellness
  A teacher who instructs students in health, nutrition, physical education, fitness, and emotional skills needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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Humanities Teachers
Humanities Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in humanities education courses.

• Humanities Department Chair
  A teacher who is in charge of the Humanities Department.
  
  
• Humanities
  A teacher concerned with human thought and culture in subject areas such as philosophy, literature, and art.
  
  
• Philosophy
  Teacher who works with students to understand the basis of fundamental beliefs and how to critique and analyze them.
  
  
• Religion
  Teacher who works with students to acquire a basic understanding of various religious values and beliefs.

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Language Arts Teachers
Language Arts Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in language arts courses.

• English/Language Arts Department Chair
  The teacher who is in charge of the English Department.
  
  
• Business English
  Teacher of terms and topics used to conduct business in English or to communicate in an English-speaking business environment.
  
  
• English/Language Arts
  A teacher who instructs students in grammar, literature, spelling, punctuation, vocabulary, public speaking, writing, reading, and drama.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement English
    Teacher of college-level English courses.
    
    
    • Advanced Placement English Literature
      Teacher of college-level English literature courses.
      
      
    • Advanced Placement World Literature
      Teacher of college-level world literature courses.
      
      
  • Gifted/Talented, English/Language Arts
    Teacher of students who have a high proficiency in English/Language Arts.
    
    
• Journalism
  A teacher who instructs students in the art of writing for newspapers or magazines.
  
  
  • School Newspaper Advisor
    Person who works with students training them on how to put together printed material, such as a newspaper.
    
    
• Literacy Coach
  Creates and supervises long-term staff development programs related to literacy. Reviews assessment data, develops curriculum, and analyzes outcomes.
  
  
• Literacy Coordinator
  Person who is responsible for implementing and monitoring national literacy strategies across the entire school. May also provide professional development education regarding literacy.
  
  
• Literature
  Teacher who works with students to read, study, and critique literature from classical works.
  
  
  • American Literature
    Teacher who instructs students regarding American writers who have produced novels, poetry, short stories, and dramas.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement English Literature
    Teacher of college-level English literature courses.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement World Literature
    Teacher of college-level world literature courses.
    
    
  • British Literature
    A teacher who instructs students in the study of British Literature.
    
    
• Mass Media
  Teacher who helps students understand the basic concepts of radio and TV broadcasting.
  
  
• Reading
  Teacher who helps students with reading.
  
  
  • 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.
    
    
  • Remedial Reading
    Teacher who helps identify and work with students having reading difficulties.
    
    
  • Title I Reading
    Teacher who instructs students in reading, including assessment and progress reports.
    
    
• Speech/Debate
  Teacher who works with students on developing oral presentation skills. Debate focuses on techniques used to express view points.
  
  
• Spelling
  Teacher of appropriate word construction or pronunciation.
  
  
• Writing
  Teaches the fundamentals of writing.
  
  
  • Creative Writing/Advanced Composition
    A teacher who instructs students in the skills of writing and using their imagination to write poetry, short stories, fiction, plays, essays, etc.

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

Library Aide
Provides support to school librarian, teachers, and students.

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Mathematics Teachers
Mathematics Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in mathematics education courses.

• Math Department Chair
  Person who oversees teachers working with students on learning skills related to decimals, fractions, geometry, percentages, problem solving, proportions, ratios, and statistics.
  
  
• Advanced Placement Math
  Teacher of college-level math courses.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement Calculus
    Teacher of college-level calculus courses.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement Statistics
    Teacher of college-level statistics courses.
    
    
• Algebra
  Teacher of mathematics in which arithmetic operations are usually applied with symbols rather than specific numbers.
  
  
  • Advanced Algebra
    Teacher of Algebra II and above.
    
    
  • Pre-Algebra
    Teacher working with students on basic skills in preparation for Algebra classes.
    
    
• Applied Math
  Teacher who instructs students in developing skills to solve real-world mathematical problems in physical or biological settings.
  
  
• Business/Consumer Math
  Teacher who instructs students in business/math skills used by the consumer in everyday life, as well as business settings.
  
  
• Calculus
  Teacher who instructs in the calculation or computation in a special symbolic notation.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement Calculus
    Teacher of college-level calculus courses.
    
    
  • Math Analysis
    Teacher who instructs students in developing problem solving skills. This culminating course is required before Calculus.
    
    
  • Pre-Calculus
    Teacher working with students on basic skills in preparation for Calculus classes.
    
    
• Computer Math
  Teacher responsible for helping students learn how to work with sets, relations, algebra, geometry, calculus, and proofs on the computer.
  
  
• General Math
  A teacher who instructs students in the basics of math such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication.
  
  
• Geometry
  A teacher who instructs students in the relationship and measurement of points, planes, lines, angles, and surfaces.
  
  
• Gifted Math
  Teacher of math to students who are highly proficient in mathematics.
  
  
• 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
  Teaches basic math concepts needed to perform advanced equations.
  
  
  • Title I Math
    Teacher who instructs students in math, including assessment and progress reports.
    
    
• Remedial Math
  Teacher working with students requiring additional help in basic mathematical computations.
  
  
• Statistics
  Teacher working with students learning how to collect, organize, and interpret data.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement Statistics
    Teacher of college-level statistics courses.
    
    
• Trigonometry
  Teacher working with students learning how to perform basic trigonometric functions.

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Physical Education Teachers
PE Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in physical education courses.

• 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
  Teaches students regarding the care and development of the human body, stressing athletics and including personal hygiene.
  
  
  • 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.

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Remedial Studies Teachers
Remedial Studies Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in remedial education courses.

• Basic Skills
  A teacher who instructs children in the fundamentals of their studies. These children need a starting point on how to study and comprehend their studies in a classroom setting. They lack the basic skills to comprehend a subject.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Remedial Math
  Teacher working with students requiring additional help in basic mathematical computations.
  
  
• Remedial Reading
  Teacher that helps to identify and work with students having reading difficulties.
  
  
• Remedial Studies
  Teacher who works with students requiring additional help in skills other than math or reading.
  
  
• Title I
  Teacher who works with students that are identified as being economically challenged.
  
  
  • Title I Math
    Teacher who instructs students in math, including assessment and progress reports.
    
    
  • Title I Reading
    Teacher who instructs students in reading, including assessment and progress reports.

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Science Teachers
Science Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in science education courses.

• Science Department Chair
  Supervisor of teachers who work with students in understanding the principles, observations, and experiments conducted in life and physical science.
  
  
• Advanced Placement Science
  Teacher of college-level science courses.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement Biology
    Teacher of college-level biology courses.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement Chemistry
    Teacher of college-level chemistry courses.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement Environmental Science
    Teacher of college-level environmental science courses.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement Physics
    Teacher of college-level physics courses.
    
    
• 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.
  
  
  • Advanced Chemistry
    Teacher of Chemistry II and above.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement Chemistry
    Teacher of college-level chemistry courses.
    
    
• Earth Science
  Teacher who instructs students in the study of geology, meteorology, oceanography, space, and astronomy science.
  
  
• Engineering
  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.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement Environmental Science
    Teacher of college-level environmental science courses.
    
    
• 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.
  
  
• Life Science
  Instructs students in the structure and behavior of living organisms.
  
  
  • 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.
    
    
    • Advanced Biology
      Teacher of Biology II and above.
      
      
    • Advanced Placement Biology
      Teacher of college-level biology courses.
      
      
    • Human Anatomy/Physiology
      Teacher who works with students to understand the anatomy and physiology of humans.
      
      
• Physical Science
  Teacher who works with students on basic skills relating to the physical sciences.
  
  
  • 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.
    
    
• Physics
  Teacher who works with students to understand the major concepts relating to physics.
  
  
  • Advanced Physics
    Teacher of Physics II and above.
    
    
  • Advanced Placement Physics
    Teacher of college-level physics courses.
    
    
• Science
  Teacher who works with students to understand the principles, observations and experiments conducted in life and physical science.
  
  
• 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.

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Social Studies Teachers
Social Studies Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in social studies education courses.

• 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.
  
  
• Criminal Justice
  A teacher who instructs students in the study and evaluation of the laws regarding criminal behavior.
  
  
• Current Events
  A teacher who instructs students regarding news concerning people, places, and events.
  
  
• Economics
  Teacher who instructs students in the study of production, distribution, trade, and consumption of goods and services.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement Macroeconomics
    Teacher of college-level macroeconomics courses.
    
    
• Ethnic Studies
  A teacher who instructs in the study of a group of people who share the same racial, religious, national, linguistic, or cultural heritage.
  
  
• Geography
  A teacher who instructs students in the world’s geographic areas, physical nature of those areas, and cultures of people (social/political).
  
  
  • Advanced Placement Human Geography
    Teacher of college-level human geography courses.
    
    
• Government
  A teacher who instructs students in United States government, which includes the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the government.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement Government/Political Science
    Teacher of college-level political science courses.
    
    
  • Civics
    A teacher who instructs students in the rights of being a citizen and their responsibilities in a local, state, and federal setting.
    
    
• History
  A teacher who instructs students in history.
  
  
  • Local/State History
    Teacher who educates students regarding the history of their state.
    
    
  • U.S. History
    Teacher who instructs students on the history of the United States.
    
    
    • Advanced Placement American History
      Teacher of college-level American history courses.
      
      
  • World History
    Teacher who instructs students on the history of the world and how it relates to today’s society.
    
    
    • Advanced Placement World History
      Teacher of college-level world history courses.
      
      
• Law
  A teacher who instructs students regarding enactment of new laws, enforcement of laws, and the judiciary system.
  
  
  • 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.
    
    
• Minorities Studies
  Teacher that helps students learn more about racial and religious views in regard to politics and the nation.
  
  
• Philosophy
  Teacher who works with students to understand the basis of fundamental beliefs and how to critique and analyze them.
  
  
• Psychology
  Teacher who instructs students regarding human and animal behavior.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement Psychology
    Teacher of college-level psychology courses.
    
    
• Religion
  Teacher who works with students to acquire a basic understanding of various religious values and beliefs.
  
  
• Social Studies
  Teacher who works with students to understand history and current events of our country and others, including geography and economics.
  
  
  • Advanced Placement Social Studies
    Teacher of college-level social studies courses.
    
    
    • Advanced Placement American History
      Teacher of college-level American history courses.
      
      
    • Advanced Placement European History
      Teacher of college-level European history courses.
      
      
    • Advanced Placement Government/Political Science 
      Teacher of college-level political science courses.
      
      
    • Advanced Placement Human Geography
      Teacher of college-level human geography courses.
      
      
    • Advanced Placement World History
      Teacher of college-level world history courses.
      
      
• Sociology
  Teacher who works with students to gain a basic understanding of social structure and institutions.

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Special Needs Teachers
Special Needs Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in special education courses.

• Special Education Department Chair
  Coordinates the efforts of teachers working with students with special needs.
  
  
• Dyslexia
  Teacher who utilizes a variety of methods to help students with dyslexia learn.
  
  
• Emotionally Challenged
  Teacher who works with students who are identified as being emotionally challenged.
  
  
• Mentally Challenged
  Teacher who works with students who have an impairment of intellectual functions.
  
  
  • Autism
    Teacher who works with students with autism.
    
    
  • Learning Disabilities
    Teacher who works with students who have been identified as having learning disabilities.
    
    
• Multi-Challenged
  Teacher who works with students that have been identified as having multiple disabilities.
  
  
• Occupational Therapist
  Person who provides treatment to students focused on small muscle strength and coordination to improve self-care skills.
  
  
• Physically Challenged
  Teacher who works with students that are physically challenged.
  
  
  • 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.
    
    
  • Hearing Impaired
    Teacher who works with students with hearing impairments.
    
    
  • Physical Therapist
    Person who works with students to treat disease or injury through treatments such as exercise, heat, or light massage.
    
    
  • Sign Language
    Teacher who provides American Sign Language instruction to students.
    
    
  • Speech/Language Therapist
    Teacher who works with students having difficulties with communication.
    
    
  • Visually Challenged
    Teacher who works with students that are visually impaired.
    
    
• Resource Teacher
  Teacher who works with a small group of students requiring special attention.
  
  
• Severely Challenged
  Teacher of students with significant mental or physical disabilities.
  
  
• Special Education
  Teacher who works with students who have special needs.
  
  
  • Early Childhood Special Education
    Special Education Teacher for children in Pre-Kindergarten and Preschool.
    
    
  • Instructional Support
    Person who provides curriculum, instructional, and other professional development programs to the staff.
    
    
• Special Education Facilitator
  Coordinates the curriculum used by teachers working with students who have special needs.
  
  
• Special Needs Aide
  Person who provides support to students with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.
  
  
• Special Needs Program Specialist
  A teacher with expertise in providing education to students with 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.

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Student Services Professionals
Student Services Professionals
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in student services.

• School Counseling Department Chair
  A staff member who is in charge of the School Counseling Department.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Career Center Coordinator
  A person who manages the career center, including reviewing program offerings and advising students regarding career choices.
  
  
• Career Center Tech
  Person who provides technical and administrative support to students regarding career and college planning.
  
  
• College Advisor
  Person who guides students regarding post-secondary academic goals including preparation, course selection, and admission requirements.
  
  
• College Placement Counselor
  Counselor who guides students in how to choose the best college for their particular needs.
  
  
• Conflict Management Coordinator
  Teaches students how to successfully resolve conflicts between peers.
  
  
• Dropout Prevention Coordinator
  Counselor who guides students that are in danger of dropping out of school.
  
  
• Intervention Specialist
  A teacher who instructs students who have academic or behavioral difficulty.
  
  
• Parent Involvement Coordinator
  Person who serves as a facilitator and coordinator with Head Start program and works to get families involved.
  
  
• Portfolio Advisor
  Person who guides students in the development of a personal educational portfolio that can be used in goal-setting and future planning.
  
  
• School Counselor
  A staff member who guides and instructs students in identifying their strengths and weaknesses in regard to their personal development and choosing correct paths.
  
  
• School Psychologist
  Person working to evaluate and analyze students; works with teachers to help students with problems of a psychological nature.
  
  
• Social Worker
  Person working with school personnel and children regarding matters that typically involve welfare casework.
  
  
• Student Activity Coordinator
  Person who develops and delivers all extracurricular, recreational, and out-of-classroom programs for students.
  
  
• Teen Parent Counselor
  Counselor who works with and advises teenage parents.
  
  
• Test Preparation Teacher
  A teacher who helps students improve their test-taking skills and scores on standardized tests.
  
  
• Testing Counselor
  Person responsible for administering and overseeing testing to monitor students’ progress.
  
  
• Vocational Education Counselor
  Counselor who works with students seeking a vocational education.

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Vocational Education Teachers
Vocational Educator
All administrative and teaching staff that specialize in vocational education courses.

• Technology Preparation Coordinator
  Person responsible for coordinating vocational programs that focus on developing skills for a high-tech workforce.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
  • 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.
    
    
  • 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.
    
    
    • Heating/Air Conditioning
      Teaches students the basics of heating, ventilating, refrigeration, and air conditioning installation and repair.
      
      
    • Plumbing
      Teaches students the basics of residential and commercial plumbing.
      
      
  • Drafting
    A teacher who instructs students in how to use drafting equipment, drafting techniques, drafting tools, orthographic sketching, three-dimensional drawing, and geometric construction.
    
    
  • Electronics
    Teacher who instructs students in the study and use of electrical devices, including how to use and install components that deal with electricity.
    
    
  • Manufacture/Processing
    A teacher who instructs students in the process of taking a raw material and turning it into a finished product.
    
    
  • Metalworking
    Teacher who works with students on the basics of metalworking.
    
    
  • Technical Education
    Teacher who works with students to understand the processes and procedures involved with technology and related careers.
    
    
  • Welding
    Teacher who helps students learn basic skills related to welding equipment and processes.
    
    
  • Woodworking
    Teacher who helps students learn basic skills related to working with wood or carpentry.
    
    
• 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.
  
  
  • Agriculture
    Teacher of skills needed to produce crops and raise livestock.
    
    
    • 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.
      
      
    • Horticulture
      Teacher who works with students to get a basic understanding of plant and flower industries/businesses, including chemical applications.
      
      
  • Career Education
    A teacher who reviews programs and advises students regarding career choices.
    
    
  • Child Care Occupations
    Teacher who instructs students in the skills of taking care of a child.
    
    
  • Commercial Art
    A teacher who instructs students in the skills of designing advertising or other art used for commercial purposes.
    
    
  • Cosmetology
    A teacher who instructs students in skills, fashions, and current trends of hair care. This course may also include instruction on nail care.
    
    
  • 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.
    
    
  • Graphic Arts
    A teacher who instructs students in the technology, printing, imaging, and drawing of words and pictures.
    
    
  • Health Occupations
    A teacher who works with students to learn basic skills needed for an occupation in a health related field.
    
    
  • Marketing/Distributive Education
    Teacher who works with students to learn basic skills needed for an occupation in marketing and related business fields.
    
    
  • Media/Communication Occupations
    Teacher who works with students to learn basic skills needed for an occupation in media outlets, such as radio and television.
    
    
  • Practical Arts
    Teacher who helps students learn skills that will benefit them in everyday life.
    
    
  • Work Experience
    A teacher who supervises job shadowing, on-the-job training, and other instructional activities to prepare students for life after graduation.
    
    
  • Vocational Education Counselor
    Counselor who works with students seeking a vocational education.

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

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.

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

Itinerant
A teacher who works at one or more schools.

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

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.

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.

Pre-Teacher
A person who is not yet certified as a teacher. Often referred to as a Student Teacher.

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.

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.

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

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

Cafeteria Personnel
Staff identified as those who work in the cafeteria or food service areas.

Club Sponsor
Person responsible for supervising an extra-curricular activity or program.

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

Custodial Personnel
Staff identified as those who work on the care and maintenance of the building.

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.

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

Maintenance Director
Person responsible for building maintenance including electrical, construction, and plumbing.

Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide 
Person who assists teachers in providing instruction to students.

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

School Aide
Paraprofessional who provides support to teachers or administrators. May also provide assistance in before and after school programs.

School Improvement Committee
A group of school administrators and teachers responsible for developing, executing, and communicating plans for school improvement to school staff and community members.

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

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

School Staff
A school employee with a general job description.

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

Team Leader
Person responsible for providing guidance and resources to a specific group of individuals.

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

Transportation Personnel
Staff identified as those who provide transportation to students and teachers.

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

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High School Coaches
Athletic Director
Coordinates all athletic programs for sports.

Baseball
A coach of baseball players.

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

Basketball, Other
A coach of basketball players.

Cheerleader
A coach of cheerleaders.

Cross Country
A coach of cross country.

Field Hockey
A coach of field hockey.

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

Football, Other
A coach of football players.

Golf
A coach of golf.

Gymnastics
A coach of gymnastics.

Hockey
A coach of hockey.

Lacrosse
A coach of lacrosse.

Physical Education
A coach of Physical Education.

Soccer
A coach of soccer players.

Softball
A coach of softball players.

Swimming
A coach of swimming.

Tennis
A coach of tennis players.

Track
A coach of track.

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

Volleyball
A coach of volleyball players.

Weight Lifting
A coach of weight lifting.

Wrestling
A coach of wrestling. 

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