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Job Definition
View MoviePerform duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serve in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
Job Zone

Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed

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

Interests
Social - Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Artistic - Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
Knowledge
English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Skills
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Tasks
Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.
Assist librarians in school libraries.
Carry out therapeutic regimens such as behavior modification and personal development programs, under the supervision of special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists.
Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
Assist in bus loading and unloading.
Take class attendance, and maintain attendance records.
Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
Prepare lesson outlines and plans in assigned subject areas, and submit outlines to teachers for review.
Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
Conduct demonstrations to teach such skills as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
Collect money from students for school-related projects.
Monitor classroom viewing of live or recorded courses transmitted by communication satellites.
Wages

In 2008, the California average annual wage was $29,090.00.

Most people employed in this occupation were paid between $18,810.00 and $40,690.00.

Outlook

During 2006, there were approximately 173,700 people employed in this field in California. It is projected that there will be 206,600 employed in 2016. This occupation will have about 3,290 openings due to growth and about 2,830 replacement openings for approximately 6,120 total annual openings. This occupation .

Colleges and Training
Below are college programs that are generally associated with this occupation. To view colleges that offer these programs, click on the titles below.
Teacher Assistant/Aide - A program that prepares individuals to assist a teacher in regular classroom settings or in providing instruction and supervision to special student populations, such as bilingual/bicultural students, special education students, adult learners, and students learning English. Includes instruction in techniques of general classroom supervision, maintaining order, assisting with lessons and carrying out related assignments.
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