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.

Sample of reported job titles:
Educational Assistant, Instructional Assistant, Paraeducator, Paraprofessional, Teacher Aide, Teacher Assistant

Occupation-Specific Information

Tasks

  • Assist in bus loading and unloading.
  • Assist librarians in school libraries.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  • Clean classrooms.
  • Collect money from students for school-related projects.

Technology Skills

  • Calendar and scheduling software:High School Scheduling and Transcript HSST
  • Computer based training software:Appletree
    ,
    Children's educational software
    ,
    Padlet
    ,
    Quizlet
    ,
    Schoology
    ,
    Text to speech software
  • Data base user interface and query software:Automate the Schools ATS
    ,
    Blackboard software
    ,
    Student information systems SIS
  • Desktop communications software:ClassDojo
    ,
    ParentSquare
    ,
    Tadpoles
  • Device drivers or system software:Screen magnification software
    ,
    Screen reader software

Occupational Requirements

Detailed Work Activities

  • Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.
  • Clean facilities or work areas.
  • Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
  • Collect deposits, payments or fees.
  • Create technology-based learning materials.
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