Teacher Assistants

Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.

Teach social skills to students.

Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.

Provide extra assistance to students with special needs.

Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.

Carry out therapeutic regimens, such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.

Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.

Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.

Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.

Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.

Assist in bus loading and unloading.

Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.

Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.

Collect money from students for school-related projects.

Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.

Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.

Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.

Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils to students.

Clean classrooms.

Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.

Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.

Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.

Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.

Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.

Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.

Type, file, and duplicate materials.

Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.

Conduct demonstrations to teach skills, such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.

Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.

Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.

Assist librarians in school libraries.

Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.