Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
- Tasks
- 28 tasks19 core, 9 supplemental
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- Education & LibraryOne of its 68 occupations
- Code
- 25-9042.00SOC 2018: 25-9042
What the work is made of
19 core tasks and 9 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.Core taskTask 22478Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 2. Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.Core taskTask 22481Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 3. Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.Core taskTask 22463Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 4. Teach social skills to students.Core taskTask 22480Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 5. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.Core taskTask 22465Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 6. Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.Core taskTask 22460Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 7. Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, supervised role-playing methods, or by reading aloud.Core taskTask 22476Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 8. Clean classrooms.Core taskTask 22457Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 9. Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.Core taskTask 22468Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 10. Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.Core taskTask 22470Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 11. Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.Core taskTask 22471Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 12. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.Core taskTask 22456Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 13. Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.Core taskTask 22483Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 14. Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.Core taskTask 22474Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 15. Conduct demonstrations to teach skills, such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.Core taskTask 22459Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 16. Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.Core taskTask 22461Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 17. Type, file, and duplicate materials.Core taskTask 22482Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 18. Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.Core taskTask 22466Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 19. Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.Core taskTask 22477Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 20. Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.Supplemental taskTask 22479Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 21. Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.Supplemental taskTask 22472Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 22. Assist in bus loading and unloading.Supplemental taskTask 22454Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 23. Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.Supplemental taskTask 22467Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 24. Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.Supplemental taskTask 22464Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 25. Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.Supplemental taskTask 22473Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 26. Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.Supplemental taskTask 22469Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 27. Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.Supplemental taskTask 22462Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2024
- Task 28. Collect money from students for school-related projects.Supplemental taskTask 22458Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2024
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- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 25-9042
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