Teaching Assistants, Special Education
O*NET Code: 25-9043.00
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher to provide academic, social, or life skills to students who have learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
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💼 Also Known As
Assistant InstructorBasic Skills Improvement Program Instructional Aide (BSIP Instructional Aide)Classroom ParaprofessionalCo-TeacherEarly Childhood SPED PARA (Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional)Education Support ProfessionalEducational AssistantParaeducatorParaprofessional (Para)Special Needs Para (Special Needs Paraprofessional)Special Programs Instructional AssistantSpecialized Programs TA (Specialized Programs Teacher Assistant)SPED Aide (Special Education Aide)SPED Assistant (Special Education Assistant)SPED Assistant (Special Educational Assistant)SPED Associate (Special Education Associate)SPED Classroom Aide (Special Education Classroom Aide)SPED Instructional Aide (Special Education Instructional Aide)SPED Instructional Assistant (Special Education Instructional Assistant)SPED Para (Special Education Paraprofessional)
⚡ Skills (14)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Learning Strategies4/100
Monitoring4/100
Service Orientation4/100
Instructing4/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Writing3/100
+ 4 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (31)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Appletree
Computer based training software
0Automate the Schools ATS
Data base user interface and query software
0Blackboard software
Data base user interface and query software
0Children's educational software
Computer based training software
0ClassDojo
Desktop communications software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Flipgrid
Video creation and editing software
0Google Classroom
Project management software
0Google Meet
Video conferencing software
0Hand held spell checkers
Spell checkers
0High School Scheduling and Transcript HSST
Calendar and scheduling software
0Kahoot!
Multi-media educational software
0Loom
Video creation and editing software
0Padlet
Computer based training software
0ParentSquare
Desktop communications software
0Quizlet
Computer based training software
0Schoology
Computer based training software
0Screen magnification software
Device drivers or system software
0Screen reader software
Device drivers or system software
0Seesaw
Multi-media educational software
0Special Education Student Information System SESIS
Data base user interface and query software
0Student information systems SIS software
Data base user interface and query software
0Tadpoles
Desktop communications software
0Text to speech software
Computer based training software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
0Word processing software
Word processing software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Training and Development Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑2 levels)
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Teaching Assistants, Special Education → Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Transition Difficulty: Easy (74% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (14)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Instructing
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Learning Strategies
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 3
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