Teacher assistants work under a teacher's supervision to give students additional attention and instruction.
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What do they typically do
- Help supervise students in class, between classes, during lunch and recess, and on field trips
- Review material with students one-on-one or in small groups to reinforce teachers lessons
- Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
- Help teachers prepare for lessons by getting materials ready or setting up equipment such as computers
- Under teachers direction and guidance, present subject matter to students using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods
- Help teachers with recordkeeping such as tracking attendance and calculating grades
- Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts
- Enforce school and class rules to help teach students proper behavior
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