Description
Support teachers in preschool through secondary classrooms by assisting with instruction, supervision, materials preparation, technology, and assessment. Implement teacher-designed lessons and services under teacher direction; the teacher retains primary responsibility for program design and evaluation.
- • Assist with student arrival and dismissal, including bus loading and unloading.
- • Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as assigned.
- • Clean and organize classrooms and learning areas.
- • Collect and track student payments for school-related projects or activities.
- • Demonstrate skills, such as sports, dance, or crafts, to support instruction.
- • Coordinate daily duties and lesson support with the classroom teacher.
- • Distribute and collect textbooks, workbooks, papers, and supplies.
- • Proctor, distribute, and collect tests and homework.
- • Enforce school and classroom rules and procedures.
- • Grade objective items and record results using paper or electronic tools.
- • Teach and monitor safe use and care of classroom equipment and materials.
- • Laminate and prepare materials for repeated use.
- • Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot classroom computers; assist students with hardware and software.
- • Observe student performance and behavior and record data to monitor progress.
- • Operate and maintain audio-visual and presentation equipment.
- • Organize, label, and display materials and student work at appropriate eye levels.
- • Organize and supervise games and recreational activities to promote development.
- • Participate in teacher-family conferences when requested.
- • Plan and assemble teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
- • Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
- • Present content or read aloud under teacher direction using discussions, lectures, or role-play.
- • Requisition, inventory, and restock classroom supplies.
- • Supervise students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, gyms, and on field trips.
- • Take attendance and maintain accurate records.
- • Teach and model social skills and classroom routines.
- • Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups to reinforce instruction and complete assignments.
- • Type, file, scan, and duplicate materials.
- • Use computers, tablets, and audio-visual aids to supplement instruction.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
