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.

  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  • Carry out therapeutic regimens, such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
  • 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.
  • Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
  • Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.

  • Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
  • Maintain computer equipment or software.
  • Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
  • Set up classroom materials or equipment.
  • Teach others to use technology or equipment.