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

What they do:

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.

Also Called:

Special Education Aide, Special Education Paraprofessional, Special Education Teacher Assistant, Special Education Aide, Special Education Paraprofessional, Special Education Teacher Assistant
$23,660
Starting Salary (2025)
$55,670
Median Salary (2025)
No Data
Projected Job Growth
13,540
TX Employment (2025)

Typical Tasks

Assist in bus loading and unloading.
Assist librarians in school libraries.
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.
Clean classrooms.

A day in the life

What kind of work is this?

Social
Working with people
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
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What personality traits do you need to succeed?

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Expected Knowledge

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Common Activities

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Education & Preparation

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Job Zone 3

Medium Preparation Needed

Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations.

Training

Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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