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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.

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