How do they match: Teaching Assistants, Special Education

  • 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.

  • Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
  • Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  • Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
  • Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.

  • Clean facilities or work areas.
  • Display student work.
  • Evaluate student work.
  • Maintain clean work areas.