Teaching Assistants, Special Education
Overview
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.
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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.
Display student work.
Plan educational activities.
Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
Develop instructional materials.
Document lesson plans.
Lead classes or community events.
Assist students with special educational needs.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Tutor students who need extra assistance.
Create technology-based learning materials.
