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Teaching is the most versatile profession in the world. Change my mind!

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Before I convince you that teachers require the widest range of skills of any profession, I want to clarify some things first.    

I am not saying it’s the most difficult, dangerous, back breaking, or demanding job in the world (though at times it can feel like all those things). What I am proposing is a teaching day has so much variety, that the talents you need to succeed go well beyond what you would see in a position description.   

Here is a list of skills that I require in any given year as a teacher. Next to them is listed the other professions that these abilities are drawn from.

Update student page on Learning Management System Web Designer
Book Excursion  Event Planner
Create PowerPoint ICT Presentation Designer
Present PowerPoint to Class  Marketing Executive 
Counsel an upset student Counsellor/Social Worker 
Photocopy handouts Administration assistant
Fix Photocopier after it jams Photocopier Technician 
Long Jump Marshal at School Athletics  Athletics Official 
Update Schools Anti-Bullying Policy Policy Writer
Break up fight in yard Police Officer 
MC School Assembly  Professional MC
Organise and serve dinner for students staying back for debating final Caterer 
Give feedback to Uniform Committee on new school beanie  Fashion Designer 
Deal with injured student  First Aid Officer
Design a poster to promote lunchtime concert Graphic Designer 
PA Announcements Radio Host
Managing the faculty budget Accountant
Decorating and setting up classrooms Interior Decorator
Planning lessons for new topics Academic Researchers
Directing students to exit assembly Security guards
Dealing with hostile parents   Mediator
Sanitising student hands/enforce social distancing/mask wearing  COVID safe marshals 
Chairing meetings CEO/Board Chair
Inspiring student fundraising  Philanthropist
Managing staffing issues  HR
Organising Interstate/Oversees Trip Travel Agent 
Facilitating Interstate/Oversees Trip Tour Guide
Fix students computers ICT Technician
Write school reports Quality Assurance Monitor
Officiate lunchtime sports game Umpire/Referee

Did I miss any? 

Do you agree? 

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