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6472 Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Assistants

This unit group includes workers who assist elementary and secondary school teachers and counsellors. They are employed in public and private elementary and secondary schools, special schools and treatment centres.

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educational assistant
educational resources assistant
lunch room supervisor
program assistant, education
secondary school teacher's assistant
special education assistant
staff assistant, education
teacher's aide
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Main duties

Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants perform some or all of the following duties:

• Assist students with lessons under direct supervision of classroom teacher
• Monitor and report to classroom teacher on student progress
• Assist in preparation of learning materials and environment
• Accompany and supervise students during activities in school gymnasiums, laboratories, libraries, resource centres and on field trips
• Assist special needs students, such as those with mental or physical disabilities, with mobility, communication and personal hygiene
• Prepare classroom displays and bulletin boards
• Operate or assist teacher in operation of projectors, tape recorders and other audio-visual equipment and office equipment such as photocopier, fax machine and computer
• Carry out behaviour modification, personal development and other therapeutic programs under supervision of professionals such as special education instructors, psychologists or speech-language pathologists
• Work with special needs students using techniques such as sign language, Bliss symbols or Braille
• Monitor students during recess, at noon hour or during the day
• May assist with marking of tests and worksheets
• Assist with classroom inventory
• Assist in school library or office and perform other duties assigned by school principal.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.

• College courses in child care or related fields may be required for some positions.

• Teacher assistants who aid students with special needs may require specialized training and experience.

Additional information

• Mobility to other occupations related to child and adolescent care is possible with experience.

Classified elsewhere

• Early Childhood Educators and Assistants (4214)
• Elementary School and Kindergarten Teachers (4142)
• Post-Secondary Teaching and Research Assistants (4122)