Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, & Secondary School

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Job Outlook:
Education: None
Salary
Average: $34,000.00

What they do:

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.

On the job, you would:

  • Assist in bus loading and unloading.
  • Assist librarians in school libraries.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

Job Details

Responsibilities
Supervise school or student activities.
Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.
Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
Clean facilities or work areas.
Maintain clean work areas.
Collect deposits, payments or fees.
Teach physical education.
Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
Distribute instructional or library materials.
Distribute instructional or library materials.
Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
Evaluate student work.
Maintain student records.
Monitor student performance.
Teach others to use technology or equipment.
Set up classroom materials or equipment.
Maintain computer equipment or software.
Monitor student performance.
Maintain student records.
Operate audiovisual equipment.
Display student work.
Plan educational activities.
Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
Develop instructional materials.
Develop instructional materials.
Document lesson plans.
Lead classes or community events.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Supervise school or student activities.
Maintain student records.
Teach daily living skills or behaviors.
Teach life skills.
Tutor students who need extra assistance.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Create technology-based learning materials.

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