# 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. - Code: 25-9042.00 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 25-9042) - Family: [Education & Library](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-25), one of its 68 occupations - Tasks: 28 tasks (19 core and 9 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/25-9042.00 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/25-9042.00.json ## What the work is made of 1. Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips. Core task · Task 22478 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024 2. Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers. Core task · Task 22481 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024 3. Enforce administration policies and rules governing students. Core task · Task 22463 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024 4. Teach social skills to students. Core task · Task 22480 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 5. Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage. Core task · Task 22465 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2024 6. Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts. Core task · Task 22460 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024 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 task · Task 22476 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 8. Clean classrooms. Core task · Task 22457 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024 9. Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress. Core task · Task 22468 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 10. Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills. Core task · Task 22470 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024 11. Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development. Core task · Task 22471 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 12. Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required. Core task · Task 22456 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2024 13. Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations. Core task · Task 22483 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024 14. Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations. Core task · Task 22474 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024 15. Conduct demonstrations to teach skills, such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts. Core task · Task 22459 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 16. Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students. Core task · Task 22461 · Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2024 17. Type, file, and duplicate materials. Core task · Task 22482 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024 18. Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use. Core task · Task 22466 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024 19. Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies. Core task · Task 22477 · Rated by 60 people who do the job, August 2024 20. Take class attendance and maintain attendance records. Supplemental task · Task 22479 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 21. Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems. Supplemental task · Task 22472 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2024 22. Assist in bus loading and unloading. Supplemental task · Task 22454 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024 23. Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use. Supplemental task · Task 22467 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024 24. Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices. Supplemental task · Task 22464 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024 25. Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs. Supplemental task · Task 22473 · Rated by 59 people who do the job, August 2024 26. Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment. Supplemental task · Task 22469 · Rated by 58 people who do the job, August 2024 27. Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed. Supplemental task · Task 22462 · Rated by 57 people who do the job, August 2024 28. Collect money from students for school-related projects. 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