O*NET-SOC 25-9043.00

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.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3

Provide assistance to students with special needs.Core22506
Teach socially acceptable behavior, employing techniques such as behavior modification or positive reinforcement.Core22511
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.Core22509
Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Core22507
Carry out therapeutic regimens, such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.Core22487
Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.Core22512
Employ special educational strategies or techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, or memory.Core22491
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.Core22492
Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.Core22498
Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.Core22494
Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, supervised role-playing methods, or by reading aloud.Core22505
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.Core22489
Instruct students in daily living skills required for independent maintenance and self-sufficiency, such as hygiene, safety, or food preparation.Core22495
Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.Core22502
Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.Supplemental22493
Assist in bus loading and unloading.Supplemental22484
Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.Core22490
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.Core22500
Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.Supplemental22510
Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.Supplemental22497
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.Core22513
Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas and submit outlines to teachers for review.Supplemental22504
Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.Supplemental22501
Clean classrooms.Core22488
Assist librarians in school libraries.Supplemental22485
Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.Core22499
Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.Core22503
Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.Supplemental22508
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.Supplemental22486
Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.Supplemental22496

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 30 examples in 16 categories, 5 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Computer based training software

Appletree
Children's educational software
Padlet
Quizlet
Schoology
Text to speech software

Data base user interface and query software

Automate the Schools ATS
Blackboard software
Special Education Student Information System SESIS
Student information systems SIS software

Desktop communications software

ClassDojo
ParentSquare
Tadpoles

Electronic mail software

Email software
Microsoft OutlookHot Technology

Video creation and editing software

Flipgrid
Loom

Project management software

Google Classroom

Video conferencing software

Google Meet

Spell checkers

Hand held spell checkers

Calendar and scheduling software

High School Scheduling and Transcript HSST

Multi-media educational software

Kahoot!
Seesaw

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft ExcelHot Technology

Office suite software

Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

Microsoft PowerPointHot Technology

Word processing software

Microsoft WordHot Technology

Device drivers or system software

Screen magnification software
Screen reader software

Internet browser software

Web browser software

Detailed Work Activities

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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Monitor student performance.
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Supervise school or student activities.
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Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People

Evaluate student work.
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Thinking Creatively

Plan educational activities.
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Develop strategies or programs for students with special needs.
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Performing General Physical Activities

Maintain clean work areas.
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Clean facilities or work areas.
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Handling and Moving Objects

Set up classroom materials or equipment.
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Display student work.
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Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment

Maintain computer equipment or software.
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Documenting/Recording Information

Maintain student records.
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Document lesson plans.
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Create technology-based learning materials.
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Develop instructional materials.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.
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Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.
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Assisting and Caring for Others

Implement therapeutic programs to improve patient functioning.
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Assist students with special educational needs.
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Training and Teaching Others

Teach life skills.
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Tutor students who need extra assistance.
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Lead classes or community events.
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Teach others to use technology or equipment.
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

Serve on institutional or departmental committees.
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Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources

Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
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Distribute instructional or library materials.
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Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

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Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.