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Occupation information matching elementary school teachers
25-9042.00   Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

O*NET SOC Title
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
Lay Titles
Elementary Paraprofessional
School Paraprofessional
School Reading Aide
Teacher
Teacher Aide
Teacher Assistant
Teacher's Aide
Teacher's Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Bilingual Teacher Aide
EC Teacher Assistant
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant
Educational Assistant Teacher
Helper Teacher
In School Suspension Aide
Paraprofessional Aide Teacher
Practice Teacher
Student Teacher
O*NET SOC Description
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.
O*NET SOC Tasks
Teach social skills to students.
Assist librarians in school libraries.
Collect money from students for school-related projects.
Conduct demonstrations to teach skills, such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.
Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
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.
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, supervised role-playing methods, or by reading aloud.
Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
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.
Detailed Work Activities
Teach daily living skills or behaviors.
Teach life skills.
Teach others to use technology or equipment.
Teach physical education.
Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
Supervise school or student activities.