entityType = "role"
schemaVersion = "role.v1"
slug = "role-25-9042-00"
socCode = "25-9042.00"
title = "Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education"
summary = "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."
aliases = ["Instructional Assistant", "Paraeducator", "Paraprofessional", "TA (Teacher Assistant)", "Classroom Aide", "Educational Assistant", "Kindergarten Assistant", "Preschool Aide", "TA (Teaching Assistant)", "Teacher Aide", "BSIP Instructional Aide (Basic Skills Improvement Program Instructional Aide)", "Bilingual Teacher Aide"]
emergingTasks = []
careerClusters = []
aiSignals = []

[preparation]
jobZone = "3"
jobZoneName = "Job Zone Three: 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. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job."
svpRange = "(6.0 to < 7.0)"

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "High School Diploma"
percentage = 27.1

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Post-Secondary Certificate"
percentage = 19.89

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Some College Courses"
percentage = 17.12

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Bachelor's Degree"
percentage = 16.28

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Master's Degree"
percentage = 15.14

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)"
percentage = 3.24

[[preparation.educationDistribution]]
label = "Less than a High School Diploma"
percentage = 1.24

[market]

[industries]
top = []
concentrated = []

[aiOutlook]
usageRelease = "2026-01-15-v4-plus-2025-03-27-v2"

[aiOutlook.index]
value = 42
percentile = 40
band = "Moderate"
version = "ai-exposure-index-v1"
componentCount = 1

[[aiOutlook.index.components]]
percentile = 42
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"

[aiOutlook.eloundou]
alpha = 0.26666666666666666
beta = 0.36666666666666664
gamma = 0.4666666666666667

[[aiOutlook.exposure]]
source = "eloundou_gamma"
label = "LLM task exposure, γ (OpenAI / Eloundou)"
value = 0.4666666666666667
percentile = 42
band = "Moderate"
note = "Share of this job's tasks where a large language model plus simple tools could cut the time to do them by at least half. γ is capped at 1.0 and many jobs reach that ceiling, so treat a top score as 'in the top group', not a precise rank."

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers."
usagePercent = 0.036974803725416894
importance = 4.48

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations."
usagePercent = 0.030709628649721248
importance = 3.86

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Type, file, and duplicate materials."
usagePercent = 0.003697480372541689
importance = 3.6

[[aiOutlook.usageTasks]]
task = "Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment."
usagePercent = 0.0020541557625231607
importance = 3.72

[[aiOutlook.sources]]
source = "openai_gpts_are_gpts"
version = "gpts-are-gpts"

[counts]
tasks = 28
skills = 41
capabilities = 120
tools = 29
relatedRoles = 20

[source]
dataset = "gold.onet_role_starter_surface"
version = "30.3"
generatedAt = "2026-06-02T21:00:32.945303+00:00"
contentHash = "56ab9f54175c9bc7"

[[tasks]]
text = "Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.a.2.f"

[[tasks]]
text = "Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.b.3.b"

[[tasks]]
text = "Take class attendance and maintain attendance records."
type = "Supplemental"
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.h"

[[tasks]]
text = "Enforce administration policies and rules governing students."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.a.2.f"

[[tasks]]
text = "Teach social skills to students."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.b.3.a"

[[tasks]]
text = "Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.a.2.f"

[[tasks]]
text = "Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.a.2.f"

[[tasks]]
text = "Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, supervised role-playing methods, or by reading aloud."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.4.b.3.b"

[[tasks]]
text = "Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems."
type = "Supplemental"
iwa = "4.A.4.b.6.g"

[[tasks]]
text = "Clean classrooms."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.c"

[[tasks]]
text = "Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress."
type = "Core"
iwa = "4.A.1.a.2.f"

[[tasks]]
text = "Assist in bus loading and unloading."
type = "Supplemental"
iwa = "4.A.1.a.2.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Supervise school or student activities."
iwa = "4.A.1.a.2.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Serve on institutional or departmental committees."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.4.b"

[[activities]]
name = "Clean facilities or work areas."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Maintain clean work areas."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.1.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Collect deposits, payments or fees."
iwa = "4.A.4.c.3.d"

[[activities]]
name = "Teach physical education."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.3.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs."
iwa = "4.A.4.a.2.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Distribute instructional or library materials."
iwa = "4.A.4.c.3.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior."
iwa = "4.A.1.a.2.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Evaluate student work."
iwa = "4.A.2.a.1.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Maintain student records."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.h"

[[activities]]
name = "Monitor student performance."
iwa = "4.A.1.a.2.f"

[[activities]]
name = "Teach others to use technology or equipment."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.3.e"

[[activities]]
name = "Set up classroom materials or equipment."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.af"

[[activities]]
name = "Maintain computer equipment or software."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.5.c"

[[activities]]
name = "Operate audiovisual equipment."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.3.e"

[[activities]]
name = "Display student work."
iwa = "4.A.3.a.2.af"

[[activities]]
name = "Plan educational activities."
iwa = "4.A.2.b.2.l"

[[activities]]
name = "Discuss student progress with parents or guardians."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.6.g"

[[activities]]
name = "Develop instructional materials."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.l"

[[activities]]
name = "Lead classes or community events."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.3.b"

[[activities]]
name = "Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products."
iwa = "4.A.4.c.3.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Teach daily living skills or behaviors."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.3.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Teach life skills."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.3.a"

[[activities]]
name = "Tutor students who need extra assistance."
iwa = "4.A.4.b.3.b"

[[activities]]
name = "Create technology-based learning materials."
iwa = "4.A.3.b.6.l"

[[capabilities]]
name = "Customer and Personal Service"
family = "knowledge"
value = 4.11

[[capabilities]]
name = "English Language"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.8

[[capabilities]]
name = "Psychology"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.76

[[capabilities]]
name = "Active Listening"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.75

[[capabilities]]
name = "Social Perceptiveness"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.75

[[capabilities]]
name = "Oral Comprehension"
family = "ability"
value = 3.75

[[capabilities]]
name = "Written Comprehension"
family = "ability"
value = 3.75

[[capabilities]]
name = "Oral Expression"
family = "ability"
value = 3.75

[[capabilities]]
name = "Reading Comprehension"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.62

[[capabilities]]
name = "Speaking"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.62

[[capabilities]]
name = "Information Ordering"
family = "ability"
value = 3.62

[[capabilities]]
name = "Mathematics"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.52

[[capabilities]]
name = "Coordination"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.5

[[capabilities]]
name = "Service Orientation"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.5

[[capabilities]]
name = "Written Expression"
family = "ability"
value = 3.5

[[capabilities]]
name = "Problem Sensitivity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.5

[[capabilities]]
name = "Speech Recognition"
family = "ability"
value = 3.5

[[capabilities]]
name = "Speech Clarity"
family = "ability"
value = 3.5

[[capabilities]]
name = "Education and Training"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.48

[[capabilities]]
name = "Writing"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.38

[[capabilities]]
name = "Critical Thinking"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.38

[[capabilities]]
name = "Learning Strategies"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.38

[[capabilities]]
name = "Monitoring"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.38

[[capabilities]]
name = "Instructing"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.38

[[capabilities]]
name = "Deductive Reasoning"
family = "ability"
value = 3.38

[[capabilities]]
name = "Category Flexibility"
family = "ability"
value = 3.38

[[capabilities]]
name = "Near Vision"
family = "ability"
value = 3.38

[[capabilities]]
name = "Far Vision"
family = "ability"
value = 3.38

[[capabilities]]
name = "Public Safety and Security"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Time Management"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Fluency of Ideas"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Originality"
family = "ability"
value = 3.25

[[capabilities]]
name = "Administrative"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.16

[[capabilities]]
name = "Active Learning"
family = "essential_skill"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Complex Problem Solving"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Inductive Reasoning"
family = "ability"
value = 3.12

[[capabilities]]
name = "Sociology and Anthropology"
family = "knowledge"
value = 3.08

[[capabilities]]
name = "Persuasion"
family = "transferable_skill"
value = 3

[[capabilities]]
name = "Geography"
family = "knowledge"
value = 2.99

[[capabilities]]
name = "Therapy and Counseling"
family = "knowledge"
value = 2.97

[[skills]]
name = "English Language"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Psychology"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Social Perceptiveness"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Active Listening"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Reading Comprehension"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Information Ordering"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Mathematics"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Speech Recognition"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Writing"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Learning Strategies"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Instructing"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Deductive Reasoning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Critical Thinking"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Time Management"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Inductive Reasoning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Complex Problem Solving"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Active Learning"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Word"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft PowerPoint"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Outlook"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Microsoft Excel"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Geography"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Negotiation"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Visualization"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Foreign Language"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Biology"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Chemistry"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Systems Analysis"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Kahoot!"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Google Meet"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Google Classroom"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Finger Dexterity"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Email Software"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Telecommunications"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Depth Perception"
type = "Common Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Physics"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Project Management Software"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Presentation Software"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Installation"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[skills]]
name = "Equipment Selection"
type = "Specialized Skill"

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Excel"
category = "Spreadsheet software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Office software"
category = "Office suite software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Outlook"
category = "Electronic mail software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft PowerPoint"
category = "Presentation software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Microsoft Word"
category = "Word processing software"
hot = true
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Appletree"
category = "Computer based training software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Automate the Schools ATS"
category = "Data base user interface and query software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Blackboard software"
category = "Data base user interface and query software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Children's educational software"
category = "Computer based training software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "ClassDojo"
category = "Desktop communications software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Email software"
category = "Electronic mail software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Flipgrid"
category = "Video creation and editing software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Google Classroom"
category = "Project management software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Google Meet"
category = "Video conferencing software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Hand held spell checkers"
category = "Spell checkers"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "High School Scheduling and Transcript HSST"
category = "Calendar and scheduling software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Kahoot!"
category = "Multi-media educational software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Loom"
category = "Video creation and editing software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Padlet"
category = "Computer based training software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "ParentSquare"
category = "Desktop communications software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Quizlet"
category = "Computer based training software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Schoology"
category = "Computer based training software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Screen magnification software"
category = "Device drivers or system software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Screen reader software"
category = "Device drivers or system software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Seesaw"
category = "Multi-media educational software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Student information systems SIS software"
category = "Data base user interface and query software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Tadpoles"
category = "Desktop communications software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Text to speech software"
category = "Computer based training software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[tools]]
example = "Web browser software"
category = "Internet browser software"
hot = false
inDemand = false

[[workContext]]
name = "Contact With Others"
value = 4.9

[[workContext]]
name = "Physical Proximity"
value = 4.75

[[workContext]]
name = "Indoors, Environmentally Controlled"
value = 4.74

[[workContext]]
name = "Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team"
value = 4.64

[[workContext]]
name = "Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results"
value = 4.27

[[workContext]]
name = "Frequency of Decision Making"
value = 4.24

[[workContext]]
name = "Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities"
value = 4.17

[[workContext]]
name = "Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams"
value = 3.78

[[workContext]]
name = "Health and Safety of Other Workers"
value = 3.77

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Standing"
value = 3.68

[[workContext]]
name = "E-Mail"
value = 3.64

[[workContext]]
name = "Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals"
value = 3.61

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable"
value = 3.59

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Disease or Infections"
value = 3.47

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling"
value = 3.47

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Walking or Running"
value = 3.41

[[workContext]]
name = "Freedom to Make Decisions"
value = 3.39

[[workContext]]
name = "Deal With External Customers or the Public in General"
value = 3.15

[[workContext]]
name = "Conflict Situations"
value = 3.05

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Being Exact or Accurate"
value = 3.05

[[workContext]]
name = "Importance of Repeating Same Tasks"
value = 2.9

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls"
value = 2.86

[[workContext]]
name = "Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions"
value = 2.81

[[workContext]]
name = "Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People"
value = 2.74

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures"
value = 2.72

[[workContext]]
name = "Consequence of Error"
value = 2.69

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body"
value = 2.66

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions"
value = 2.62

[[workContext]]
name = "Time Pressure"
value = 2.45

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Sitting"
value = 2.38

[[workContext]]
name = "Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions"
value = 2.33

[[workContext]]
name = "Written Letters and Memos"
value = 2.26

[[workContext]]
name = "Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers"
value = 2.25

[[workContext]]
name = "Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled"
value = 2.11

[[workContext]]
name = "Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People"
value = 2.1

[[workContext]]
name = "Public Speaking"
value = 2.07

[[workContext]]
name = "Degree of Automation"
value = 2.07

[[workContext]]
name = "Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance"
value = 2.05

[[workContext]]
name = "Telephone Conversations"
value = 2

[[workContext]]
name = "Outdoors, Under Cover"
value = 1.86

[[personFit]]
name = "Dependability"
family = "work_style"
value = 7

[[personFit]]
name = "Social"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 6.52

[[personFit]]
name = "Teaching/Education"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 6.35

[[personFit]]
name = "Integrity"
family = "work_style"
value = 6

[[personFit]]
name = "Social Service"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 5.68

[[personFit]]
name = "Cooperation"
family = "work_style"
value = 5

[[personFit]]
name = "Conventional"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 4.25

[[personFit]]
name = "Social Orientation"
family = "work_style"
value = 4

[[personFit]]
name = "Self-Control"
family = "work_style"
value = 3

[[personFit]]
name = "Enterprising"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 2.98

[[personFit]]
name = "Public Speaking"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.82

[[personFit]]
name = "Artistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 2.78

[[personFit]]
name = "Personal Service"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.78

[[personFit]]
name = "Professional Advising"
family = "specific_interest_area"
value = 2.77

[[personFit]]
name = "Realistic"
family = "career_interest_type"
value = 2.55

[[personFit]]
name = "Optimism"
family = "work_style"
value = 2.49

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "25-9043.00"
slug = "role-25-9043-00"
title = "Teaching Assistants, Special Education"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "25-3041.00"
slug = "role-25-3041-00"
title = "Tutors"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "25-2058.00"
slug = "role-25-2058-00"
title = "Special Education Teachers, Secondary School"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "25-2021.00"
slug = "role-25-2021-00"
title = "Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "25-2056.00"
slug = "role-25-2056-00"
title = "Special Education Teachers, Elementary School"
tier = "Primary-Short"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "25-3011.00"
slug = "role-25-3011-00"
title = "Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "25-2022.00"
slug = "role-25-2022-00"
title = "Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "25-9044.00"
slug = "role-25-9044-00"
title = "Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "25-3021.00"
slug = "role-25-3021-00"
title = "Self-Enrichment Teachers"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "25-3031.00"
slug = "role-25-3031-00"
title = "Substitute Teachers, Short-Term"
tier = "Primary-Long"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "25-2012.00"
slug = "role-25-2012-00"
title = "Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[relatedRoles]]
socCode = "25-2055.00"
slug = "role-25-2055-00"
title = "Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten"
tier = "Supplemental"

[[studyPrograms]]
title = "Education"
slug = "education"

[[studyPrograms]]
title = "Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences"
slug = "family-and-consumer-sciences-human-sciences"
