Paraprofessional aide vs teacher assistant

Differences between paraprofessional aide and teacher assistant duties and responsibilities

Paraprofessional aide example responsibilities.

• Manage behavior and teach mathematics in charter school specializing in educating children with autism and other learning and developmental disorders
• Gain experience using lifts and orthopedic devices such as walkers, Rifton chairs, wheelchairs, and standers.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning materials or skills introduce and outline by certify instructor and/or IEP.
• Work closely with the classroom teacher to ensure that individualize programs are being follow and progress towards IEP goals is met.
• Provide intervention of mathematics and reading.
• Assist in establishing unique programs and initiatives for students, para-professional educators, and substitutes in both academic and occupational environments.
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Teacher assistant example responsibilities.

• Lead chemistry recitations, prepare lessons, and coordinate student problem solving sessions.
• Manage student supervision in various environments including classrooms, halls, cafeterias, schoolyards, gymnasiums, and field trip locations.
• Lead debates with advance students on topics including globalization, economics, and political history.
• Help clients with ADL's.
• Assist MH/MR clients with ADL's.
• Substitute teacher grades from k-5.
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