Teaching Assistants, Special Education

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Summary of What they do:

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

Responsibilities
  • Supervise school or student activities.
  • Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.
  • Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
  • Implement therapeutic programs to improve patient functioning.
  • Clean facilities or work areas.
  • Maintain clean work areas.
  • Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
  • Distribute instructional or library materials.
  • Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
  • Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
  • Evaluate student work.
  • Maintain student records.
  • Monitor student performance.
  • Teach others to use technology or equipment.
  • Teach life skills.
  • Set up classroom materials or equipment.
  • Maintain computer equipment or software.
  • Monitor student performance.
  • Maintain student records.
  • Display student work.
  • Plan educational activities.
  • Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
  • Set up classroom materials or equipment.
  • Develop instructional materials.
  • Document lesson plans.
  • Lead classes or community events.
  • Assist students with special educational needs.
  • Assist students with special educational needs.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Supervise school or student activities.
  • Maintain student records.
  • Teach life skills.
  • Tutor students who need extra assistance.
  • Create technology-based learning materials.
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