Teacher Assistants

Job Description: Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Teacher Assistants spend a lot of their time Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Speech Clarity, and Speech Recognition. Teacher Assistants are typically characterized as being Social and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about English Language, Psychology, and Geography and are skilled at Learning Strategies and Reading Comprehension.

Work Activities

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

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
  
Oral Expression
  
Speech Clarity
  
Speech Recognition
  
Written Comprehension
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Information Ordering
  
Written Expression
  
Far Vision
  
Near Vision
  
Originality
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Category Flexibility
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Selective Attention
  
Visualization
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Time Sharing
  
Number Facility
  
Auditory Attention
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Speed of Closure
  
Trunk Strength
  
Memorization
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Stamina
  

Interests

Social
  
Conventional
  
Artistic
  
Enterprising
  
Investigative
  
Realistic
  

Knowledge

English Language
  
Psychology
  
Geography
  
Mathematics
  
Education and Training
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Clerical
  
History and Archeology
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Communications and Media
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Biology
  
Law and Government
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Administration and Management
  
Foreign Language
  
Chemistry
  
Fine Arts
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Transportation
  
Physics
  
Telecommunications
  

Wages

Alaska
$33,050  
 
Rhode Island
$30,590  
 
California
$29,310  
 
Nevada
$29,230  
 
Washington
$29,030  
 
Maine
$28,810  
 
Connecticut
$28,140  
 
Minnesota
$27,570  
 
Oregon
$26,990  
 
District of Columbia
$25,980  
 
Massachusetts
$25,930  
 
New Hampshire
$25,870  
 
Colorado
$25,700  
 
New York
$25,170  
 
Delaware
$25,080  
 
Michigan
$25,070  
 
Hawaii
$24,990  
 
Ohio
$24,930  
 
Maryland
$24,920  
 
Wisconsin
$24,730  
 
North Dakota
$24,620  
 
Vermont
$24,370  
 
Virgin Islands
$24,180  
 
New Jersey
$23,470  
 
Wyoming
$23,320  
 
Kentucky
$23,310  
 
Utah
$22,650  
 
Pennsylvania
$22,450  
 
Arizona
$22,220  
 
Virginia
$22,160  
 
West Virginia
$21,770  
 
South Dakota
$21,690  
 
Indiana
$21,370  
 
Florida
$21,350  
 
Montana
$21,330  
 
North Carolina
$21,330  
 
Illinois
$21,300  
 
Kansas
$21,270  
 
Nebraska
$20,650  
 
Missouri
$20,650  
 
Iowa
$20,460  
 
Idaho
$19,730  
 
Texas
$19,720  
 
Alabama
$18,760  
 
Georgia
$18,570  
 
South Carolina
$18,560  
 
New Mexico
$18,260  
 
Louisiana
$18,180  
 
Arkansas
$18,120  
 
Tennessee
$17,960  
 
Oklahoma
$17,890  
 
Puerto Rico
$17,400  
 
Mississippi
$17,230  
 

Skills

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

Work Values

Relationships
  
Support
  
Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Independence
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

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

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

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

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

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

-Every day-

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

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

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

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

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

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

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

-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-

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

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

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-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-

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

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

-Never-

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

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-No responsibility-

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

-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
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

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

-Once a week or more but not every day-

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

-Once a year or more but not every month-

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

-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-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-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
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
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-

Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
  
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
  
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
  
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  
Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
  
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
  
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
  
Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
  
Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
  
Type, file, and duplicate materials.
  
Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
  
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
  
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
  
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
  
Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
  
Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
  
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  
Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.
  
Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
  
Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
  
Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
  
Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
  
Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
  
Collect money from students for school-related projects.
  
Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
  
Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
  
Assist librarians in school libraries.
  
Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
  
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
  
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
  
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  
Type, file, and duplicate materials.
  
Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
  
Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
  
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
  
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
  
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
  
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  
Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
  
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  
Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
  
Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
  
Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
  
Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
  
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  
Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
  
Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
  
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
  
Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
  
Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
  
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
  
Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
  
Collect money from students for school-related projects.
  
Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
  
Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.
  
Assist librarians in school libraries.
  
Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
  

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

Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
  
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  
Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
  
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
  
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
  
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
  
Type, file, and duplicate materials.
  
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
  
Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
  
Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
  
Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
  
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
  
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  

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

Assist in bus loading and unloading.
  
Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
  
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
  
Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
  
Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
  
Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
  
Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
  
Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.
  
Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
  
Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
  
Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
  
Collect money from students for school-related projects.
  
Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
  
Assist librarians in school libraries.
  
Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
  
Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
  

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

Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
  
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
  
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
  
Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
  
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
  
Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
  
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
  
Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
  
Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
  
Type, file, and duplicate materials.
  
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
  
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  

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

Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
  
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
  
Assist librarians in school libraries.
  
Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
  
Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
  
Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
  
Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
  
Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
  
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  
Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
  
Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
  
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
  
Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
  
Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
  
Collect money from students for school-related projects.
  
Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
  
Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.
  

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

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
  
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  
Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
  
Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
  
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
  
Type, file, and duplicate materials.
  
Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
  
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
  
Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
  
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
  
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
  
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
  

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

Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
  
Assist librarians in school libraries.
  
Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
  
Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
  
Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
  
Collect money from students for school-related projects.
  
Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.
  
Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
  
Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
  
Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
  
Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
  
Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
  
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  
Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
  
Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
  
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
  
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
  

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

Type, file, and duplicate materials.
  
Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
  
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
  
Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
  
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
  
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
  
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  
Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
  
Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
  
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
  
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
  
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
  

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

Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.
  
Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
  
Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
  
Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
  
Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
  
Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
  
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  
Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
  
Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
  
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
  
Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
  
Assist librarians in school libraries.
  
Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
  
Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
  
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
  
Collect money from students for school-related projects.
  
Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
  

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

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
  
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  
Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
  
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
  
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  
Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
  
Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
  
Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
  
Type, file, and duplicate materials.
  
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
  
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
  
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
  
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
  

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

Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
  
Collect money from students for school-related projects.
  
Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
  
Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
  
Assist librarians in school libraries.
  
Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
  
Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
  
Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
  
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
  
Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.
  
Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
  
Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
  
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
  
Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
  
Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
  
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  
Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
  

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

Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
  
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
  
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
  
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
  
Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
  
Type, file, and duplicate materials.
  
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
  
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
  
Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
  
Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
  
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
  
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  

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

Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
  
Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
  
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
  
Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
  
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  
Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
  
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
  
Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
  
Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
  
Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.
  
Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
  
Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
  
Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
  
Collect money from students for school-related projects.
  
Assist librarians in school libraries.
  
Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
  
Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
  

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

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
  
Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
  
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  
Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
  
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
  
Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
  
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
  
Type, file, and duplicate materials.
  
Distribute teaching materials such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.
  
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
  
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
  
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
  

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

Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
  
Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
  
Collect money from students for school-related projects.
  
Assist librarians in school libraries.
  
Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
  
Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
  
Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
  
Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
  
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
  
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
  
Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.
  
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  
Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
  
Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
  
Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
  
Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
  
Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
  

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 2 years, up to and including 4 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
  

-Related Work Experience-

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 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Less than a High School Diploma
  
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
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
  
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level