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    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
    Today's Date: 6/10/2024
    Exclude this category Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.

    Exclude this category Bachelor's degree

    Exclude this category English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
    Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
    Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
    Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

    Exclude this category Basic Skills
    • *Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
    • *Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
    • *Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
    • *Learning Strategies Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
    • Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems.
    • *Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
    • *Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
    • Science Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
    • *Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively.
    • *Writing Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

    Social Skills
    • *Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
    • *Instructing Teaching others how to do something.
    • Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
    • Persuasion Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
    • *Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people.
    • *Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

    Complex Problem Solving Skills
    • *Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

    Technical Skills
    • Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
    • Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
    • Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
    • Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
    • Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
    • Operations Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
    • Programming Writing computer programs for various purposes.
    • Quality Control Analysis Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
    • Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
    • Technology Design Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
    • Troubleshooting Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

    Systems Skills
    • *Judgment and Decision Making Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
    • Systems Analysis Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
    • Systems Evaluation Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.

    Resource Management Skills
    • Management of Financial Resources Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
    • Management of Material Resources Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
    • Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
    • *Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others.

    Desktop Computer Skills
  • SpreadsheetsUsing a computer application to enter, manipulate, and format text and numerical data; insert, delete, and manipulate cells, rows, and columns; and create and save worksheets, charts, and graphs.
  • PresentationsUsing a computer application to create, manipulate, edit, and show virtual slide presentations.
  • InternetNavigating the Internet to find information, including the ability to open and configure standard browsers; use searches, hypertext references, and transfer protocols; and send and retrieve electronic mail (e-mail).
  • NavigationUsing scroll bars, a mouse, and dialog boxes to work within the computer's operating system. Being able to access and switch between applications and files of interest.
  • Word ProcessingUsing a computer application to type text, insert pictures, format, edit, print, save, and retrieve word processing documents.
  • GraphicsWorking with pictures in graphics programs or other applications, including creating simple graphics, manipulating the appearance, and inserting graphics into other programs.
  • DatabasesUsing a computer application to manage large amounts of information, including creating and editing simple databases, inputting data, retrieving specific records, and creating reports to communicate the information.


  • Exclude this category Body Positioning
    • Requires sitting

    Communication
    • Requires use of electronic mail
    • Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
    • Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)
    • Requires public speaking

    Competition
    • Requires competition or awareness of competitive pressures

    Impact of Decisions
    • Opportunity to make decisions without supervision

    Level of Challenge
    • Requires being exact or highly accurate
    • Freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals

    Pace and Scheduling
    • Requires meeting strict deadlines

    Personal Interaction
    • Requires work with others in a group or team
    • Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities

    Work Setting
    • Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
    • Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions


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    • Copy and distribute classroom materials.
    • Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.
    • Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.
    • Teach undergraduate-level courses.
    • Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.
    • Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.
    • Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.
    • Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.
    • Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.
    • Prepare or proctor examinations.
    • Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction.
    • Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork.
    • Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.
    • Order or obtain materials needed for classes.
    • Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.
    • Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules.
    • Attend lectures given by the supervising instructor.
    • Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations and provide feedback about teaching performance.
    • Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.
    • Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.

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    Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
    • Assist other educational professionals with projects or research.
    • Discuss problems or issues with supervisors.

    Training and Teaching Others
    • Guide class discussions.
    • Teach others to use technology or equipment.
    • Tutor students who need extra assistance.

    Working with Computers

      Documenting/Recording Information
      • Create technology-based learning materials.
      • Develop instructional materials.

      Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

        Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

          Getting Information

            Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

              Making Decisions and Solving Problems

                Thinking Creatively

                  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
                  • Attend training sessions or professional meetings to develop or maintain professional knowledge.

                  Processing Information

                    Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
                    • Administer tests to assess educational needs or progress.
                    • Evaluate performance of educational staff.
                    • Evaluate student work.
                    • Prepare tests.

                    Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
                    • Supervise school or student activities.

                    Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

                      Coaching and Developing Others

                        Assisting and Caring for Others

                          Analyzing Data or Information

                            Developing Objectives and Strategies

                              Scheduling Work and Activities
                              • Schedule instructional activities.

                              Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards


                                Exclude this category Tools

                                Compact disk players or recorders
                                • Compact disk CD players

                                Microphones
                                • Handheld microphones
                                • Wireless microphones

                                Multimedia projectors
                                • Computer projectors
                                • Multimedia projection equipment

                                Portable data input terminals
                                • Interactive whiteboard controllers
                                • Student response systems

                                Televisions
                                • Liquid crystal display LCD televisions
                                • Television monitors

                                Technology

                                Analytical or scientific software
                                • IBM SPSS Statistics
                                • SAS

                                Computer based training software
                                • Blackboard Learn
                                • Course management system software
                                • Desire2Learn LMS software
                                • Learning management system LMS
                                • Sakai CLE

                                Electronic mail software
                                • Email software
                                • Microsoft Outlook

                                Information retrieval or search software
                                • DOC Cop
                                • iParadigms Turnitin

                                Word processing software
                                • Collaborative editing software
                                • Google Docs
                                • Microsoft Word