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Job Description


	Perform 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.

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Job Requirements


	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.

	Education: 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.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Teacher Assistants

About 4 in 10 teacher assistants work part time. Educational requirements range from a high school diploma to some college training. Workers with experience in helping special education students, or who can speak a foreign language, will be especially in demand.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Teacher assistants
Elementary and Secondary Schools	1,013,450
Child Day Care Services	109,000
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	29,140
Individual and Family Services	18,900
Junior Colleges	18,220
Educational Support Services	12,240
Other Schools and Instruction	11,300
Civic and Social Organizations	6,740
Religious Organizations	5,660
Social Advocacy Organizations	3,440

Career Video

Title: "Teacher Aides"

Duration: 01:49

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