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Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Also called: Instructional Assistant, Paraeducator, Paraprofessional, Teacher Assistant

What they do:

Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.

On the job, you would:
  • Assist in bus loading and unloading.
  • Assist librarians in school libraries.
  • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
On the job, you'll need:

Social

People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.

Electronic mail software

  • Email software
  • Microsoft Outlook

Computer based training software

  • Padlet
  • Schoology

Desktop communications software

  • ParentSquare
  • Tadpoles

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Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position is Below Average.

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

Median Annual Salary: $30,920