Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for pupils at all levels; Provide appropriate and effective learning experiences for pupils from a wide range of socio- economic levels and cultural backgrounds; Effectively assess the instructional and educational needs of pupils, and design, develop, and implement sound instructional and educational programs; Provide a motivating and stimulating learning environment; Perform research and development activities pertaining to curriculum and instructional programs and innovative and creative pilot projects designed to enhance pupil educational opportunities and experiences. Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction of pupils; Academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of pupils; Educational curriculum and instructional goals and objectives, and educational trends and research findings pertaining to comprehensive programming; Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures; Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the school population.