Graduate Teaching Assistants

Job Description: Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing teaching or teaching-related duties, such as teaching lower level courses, developing teaching materials, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers. Graduate teaching assistants must be enrolled in a graduate school program. Graduate assistants who primarily perform non-teaching duties, such as research, should be reported in the occupational category related to the work performed.

Graduate Teaching Assistants spend a lot of their time Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Written Expression, and Written Comprehension. Graduate Teaching Assistants are typically characterized as being Social and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about English Language, Education and Training, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Active Listening.

Work Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Processing Information
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Getting Information
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Written Expression
  
Written Comprehension
  
Speech Clarity
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Speech Recognition
  
Near Vision
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Category Flexibility
  
Far Vision
  
Originality
  
Selective Attention
  
Information Ordering
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Time Sharing
  
Memorization
  
Visualization
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Number Facility
  
Trunk Strength
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Auditory Attention
  
Speed of Closure
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Control Precision
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Depth Perception
  

Interests

Social
  
Conventional
  
Artistic
  
Enterprising
  
Investigative
  
Realistic
  

Knowledge

English Language
  
Education and Training
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Psychology
  
Mathematics
  
Communications and Media
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Clerical
  
Administration and Management
  
Biology
  
Geography
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Law and Government
  
History and Archeology
  
Physics
  
Foreign Language
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Chemistry
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Mechanical
  
Design
  
Telecommunications
  
Production and Processing
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Fine Arts
  

Wages

Florida
$48,920  
 
Massachusetts
$47,610  
 
District of Columbia
$40,830  
 
Louisiana
$39,720  
 
Michigan
$39,330  
 
California
$37,940  
 
Arizona
$33,160  
 
North Carolina
$33,110  
 
Ohio
$32,430  
 
Texas
$32,150  
 
New York
$31,350  
 
Pennsylvania
$30,870  
 
Mississippi
$30,640  
 
Washington
$30,540  
 
North Dakota
$29,800  
 
Wisconsin
$29,080  
 
Oklahoma
$25,980  
 
Maryland
$25,120  
 
Missouri
$24,300  
 
Nebraska
$22,620  
 
Illinois
$21,700  
 
Kansas
$20,290  
 
New Mexico
$19,910  
 
Virginia
$18,310  
 
Puerto Rico
$18,270  
 
Arkansas
$18,100  
 
Tennessee
$17,710  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Active Listening
  
Speaking
  
Instructing
  
Writing
  
Critical Thinking
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Service Orientation
  
Monitoring
  
Coordination
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Learning Strategies
  
Time Management
  
Active Learning
  
Persuasion
  
Operations Analysis
  
Negotiation
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Systems Analysis
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Mathematics
  
Science
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Troubleshooting
  
Programming
  
Technology Design
  

Work Values

Achievement
  
Support
  
Independence
  
Relationships
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Integrity
  
Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Leadership
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Persistence
  
Independence
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Cooperation
  
Self Control
  
Initiative
  
Concern for Others
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Innovation
  
Social Orientation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Contact With Others
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Public Speaking
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Physical Proximity
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Time Pressure
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Consequence of Error
  
Level of Competition
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Degree of Automation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work Schedules
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to High Places
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Telephone
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  

-Never-

Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Public Speaking
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Electronic Mail
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Telephone
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Electronic Mail
  
Time Pressure
  
Public Speaking
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Letters and Memos
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Telephone
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections.
  
Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, and papers, and record grades.
  
Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
  
Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
  
Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work such as lab reports.
  
Prepare and proctor examinations.
  
Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
  
Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades, and to complete required grade-related paperwork.
  
Copy and distribute classroom materials.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment, and enforce laboratory rules.
  
Teach undergraduate level courses.
  
Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
  
Develop teaching materials such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, and course websites.
  
Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
  
Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations; meet with supervisors to receive feedback about teaching performance.
  
Attend lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.
  
Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
  
Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
  
Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Copy and distribute classroom materials.
  
Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades, and to complete required grade-related paperwork.
  
Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, and papers, and record grades.
  
Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
  
Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
  
Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections.
  
Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work such as lab reports.
  
Prepare and proctor examinations.
  
Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Attend lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.
  
Develop teaching materials such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, and course websites.
  
Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
  
Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment, and enforce laboratory rules.
  
Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
  
Teach undergraduate level courses.
  
Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
  
Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
  
Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
  
Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations; meet with supervisors to receive feedback about teaching performance.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work such as lab reports.
  
Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections.
  
Copy and distribute classroom materials.
  
Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
  
Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, and papers, and record grades.
  
Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
  
Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
  
Prepare and proctor examinations.
  
Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades, and to complete required grade-related paperwork.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
  
Teach undergraduate level courses.
  
Attend lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.
  
Develop teaching materials such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, and course websites.
  
Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment, and enforce laboratory rules.
  
Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
  
Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
  
Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
  
Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
  
Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations; meet with supervisors to receive feedback about teaching performance.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections.
  
Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
  
Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
  
Copy and distribute classroom materials.
  
Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, and papers, and record grades.
  
Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work such as lab reports.
  
Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades, and to complete required grade-related paperwork.
  
Prepare and proctor examinations.
  
Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
  
Teach undergraduate level courses.
  
Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
  
Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment, and enforce laboratory rules.
  
Attend lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.
  
Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations; meet with supervisors to receive feedback about teaching performance.
  
Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
  
Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
  
Develop teaching materials such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, and course websites.
  
Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades, and to complete required grade-related paperwork.
  
Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
  
Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
  
Copy and distribute classroom materials.
  
Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
  
Prepare and proctor examinations.
  
Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, and papers, and record grades.
  
Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections.
  
Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work such as lab reports.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
  
Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
  
Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
  
Develop teaching materials such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, and course websites.
  
Attend lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.
  
Teach undergraduate level courses.
  
Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment, and enforce laboratory rules.
  
Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
  
Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, and papers, and record grades.
  
Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
  
Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections.
  
Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work such as lab reports.
  
Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
  
Copy and distribute classroom materials.
  
Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
  
Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades, and to complete required grade-related paperwork.
  
Prepare and proctor examinations.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment, and enforce laboratory rules.
  
Attend lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.
  
Teach undergraduate level courses.
  
Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
  
Develop teaching materials such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, and course websites.
  
Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
  
Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
  
Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
  
Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations; meet with supervisors to receive feedback about teaching performance.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Prepare and proctor examinations.
  
Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades, and to complete required grade-related paperwork.
  
Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, and papers, and record grades.
  
Copy and distribute classroom materials.
  
Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections.
  
Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
  
Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work such as lab reports.
  
Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
  
Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
  
Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations; meet with supervisors to receive feedback about teaching performance.
  
Develop teaching materials such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, and course websites.
  
Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
  
Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
  
Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
  
Teach undergraduate level courses.
  
Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment, and enforce laboratory rules.
  
Attend lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.
  
Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work such as lab reports.
  
Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, and papers, and record grades.
  
Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
  
Copy and distribute classroom materials.
  
Prepare and proctor examinations.
  
Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections.
  
Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades, and to complete required grade-related paperwork.
  
Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
  
Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Develop teaching materials such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, and course websites.
  
Teach undergraduate level courses.
  
Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
  
Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations; meet with supervisors to receive feedback about teaching performance.
  
Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
  
Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment, and enforce laboratory rules.
  
Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
  
Attend lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.
  
Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
  
Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
  
Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades, and to complete required grade-related paperwork.
  
Prepare and proctor examinations.
  
Lead discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections.
  
Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, and papers, and record grades.
  
Copy and distribute classroom materials.
  
Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
  
Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work such as lab reports.
  
Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
  
Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.
  
Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
  
Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
  
Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations; meet with supervisors to receive feedback about teaching performance.
  
Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment, and enforce laboratory rules.
  
Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
  
Attend lectures given by the instructor whom they are assisting.
  
Develop teaching materials such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, and course websites.
  
Teach undergraduate level courses.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Bachelor's Degree
  
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master
  
Master's Degree
  
Doctoral Degree