Education & Training
Perform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents.
Teacher Assistants
Average
$22,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$16,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$22,500
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$29,000
ANNUAL
Teacher Assistants
26,950
Projected job openings through 2028
Teacher Assistants
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Part-time Assistant
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Assistant
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Coordinator
Degree Recommendations
Teacher Assistants
01
Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
02
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
03
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
04
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
05
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
06
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
07
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
08
Carry out therapeutic regimens, such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
09
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
10
Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories and assist students with hardware and software use.
Teacher Assistants
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Mathematics
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Instructing
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Speech Recognition
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
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