[Core] [60% incumbents] Distribute teaching materials, such as textbooks, workbooks, papers, and pencils, to students.
  DWAs: Distribute instructional or library materials.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Requisition and stock teaching materials and supplies.
  DWAs: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Collect money from students for school-related projects.
  DWAs: Collect deposits, payments or fees.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Teach social skills to students.
  DWAs: Teach daily living skills or behaviors. | Teach life skills.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, supervised role-playing methods, or by reading aloud.
  DWAs: Lead classes or community events.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
  DWAs: Monitor student performance. | Maintain student records.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Organize and supervise games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
  DWAs: Plan educational activities.

[Core] [59% incumbents] Conduct demonstrations to teach skills, such as sports, dancing, and handicrafts.
  DWAs: Teach physical education.

[Supplemental] [59% incumbents] Take class attendance and maintain attendance records.
  DWAs: Maintain student records.

[Supplemental] [59% incumbents] Plan, prepare, and develop various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, and graphs.
  DWAs: Develop instructional materials.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
  DWAs: Supervise school or student activities.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
  DWAs: Tutor students who need extra assistance.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
  DWAs: Enforce rules or policies governing student behavior.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other teaching professionals to develop educational programs.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Clean classrooms.
  DWAs: Clean facilities or work areas. | Maintain clean work areas.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Organize and label materials and display students' work in a manner appropriate for their eye levels and perceptual skills.
  DWAs: Display student work.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
  DWAs: Create technology-based learning materials.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Prepare lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
  DWAs: Develop instructional materials.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Type, file, and duplicate materials.
  DWAs: Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

[Core] [58% incumbents] Laminate teaching materials to increase their durability under repeated use.
  DWAs: Set up classroom materials or equipment.

[Supplemental] [58% incumbents] Assist in bus loading and unloading.
  DWAs: Supervise school or student activities.

[Supplemental] [58% incumbents] Maintain computers in classrooms and laboratories, and assist students with hardware and software use.
  DWAs: Maintain computer equipment or software.

[Supplemental] [58% incumbents] Grade homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets or electronic marking devices.
  DWAs: Evaluate student work. | Maintain student records.

[Supplemental] [58% incumbents] Operate and maintain audio-visual equipment.
  DWAs: Operate audiovisual equipment.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
  DWAs: Monitor student performance. | Teach others to use technology or equipment.

[Core] [57% incumbents] Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
  DWAs: Serve on institutional or departmental committees.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Participate in teacher-parent conferences regarding students' progress or problems.
  DWAs: Discuss student progress with parents or guardians.

[Supplemental] [57% incumbents] Distribute tests and homework assignments and collect them when they are completed.
  DWAs: Distribute instructional or library materials.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Speaking (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Writing (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.38 lvl:0.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.11 lvl:5.02) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.80 lvl:4.40) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Psychology (imp:3.76 lvl:3.77) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Mathematics (imp:3.52 lvl:3.36) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Education and Training (imp:3.48 lvl:3.89) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.30 lvl:2.92) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administrative (imp:3.16 lvl:3.57) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.08 lvl:3.13) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Geography (imp:2.99 lvl:3.44) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.97 lvl:3.31) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Administration and Management (imp:2.90 lvl:3.00) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.79 lvl:2.72) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Foreign Language (imp:2.62 lvl:2.29) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  History and Archeology (imp:2.50 lvl:2.98) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Biology (imp:2.40 lvl:2.07) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Chemistry (imp:2.36 lvl:2.21) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.16 lvl:2.20) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Communications and Media (imp:2.16 lvl:1.82) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.14) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Law and Government (imp:2.14 lvl:1.89) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Food Production (imp:2.09 lvl:1.67) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:2.08 lvl:1.49) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Building and Construction (imp:1.97) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.94 lvl:1.97) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.86) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Production and Processing (imp:1.86) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.85) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.84 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Telecommunications (imp:1.83 lvl:1.13) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.79) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Transportation (imp:1.78 lvl:1.55) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Mechanical (imp:1.55 lvl:1.13) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Physics (imp:1.52) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.75 lvl:3.50) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Information Ordering (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Written Expression (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.50) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Near Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.50) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Far Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.50) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:2.25) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.50 lvl:1.75) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Stamina (imp:2.38 lvl:1.50) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.25 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.25 lvl:1.75) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Explosive Strength (imp:2.00 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.50) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Control Precision (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.75 lvl:1.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Response Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Sound Localization (imp:1.12 lvl:0.38) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.50 lvl:5.13) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.46 lvl:5.47) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Getting Information (imp:4.45 lvl:3.91) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.37 lvl:4.24) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:4.31 lvl:5.22) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:4.16 lvl:3.64) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.15 lvl:4.32) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.14 lvl:5.19) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.11 lvl:5.09) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:4.10 lvl:4.18) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.04 lvl:5.10) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.03 lvl:4.60) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.01 lvl:4.23) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.91 lvl:3.12) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.78 lvl:4.61) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.77 lvl:3.74) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.69 lvl:4.59) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Processing Information (imp:3.65 lvl:3.71) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.62 lvl:4.62) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.60 lvl:4.05) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.44 lvl:3.37) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.38 lvl:3.86) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.26 lvl:3.48) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Working with Computers (imp:3.12 lvl:2.38) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.08 lvl:3.53) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.07 lvl:3.24) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:3.03 lvl:3.76) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.89 lvl:2.94) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.58 lvl:2.78) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.45 lvl:2.45) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.07 lvl:3.08) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.93) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:1.97 lvl:1.77) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.95 lvl:1.60) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.91 lvl:1.64) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.90 lvl:1.41) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.64 lvl:1.18) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.62 lvl:1.26) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.37 lvl:0.86) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.36 lvl:1.45) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.24) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:4.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:3.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Optimism (imp:2.49) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Cooperation (imp:2.43) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:2.31) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:2.20) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Integrity (imp:2.10) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.10) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:2.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.67) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.58) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Sincerity (imp:1.55) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.53) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.50) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Adaptability (imp:1.38) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Humility (imp:1.19) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Initiative (imp:1.15) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.10) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Optimism (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:0.92) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Innovation (imp:0.87) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.81) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Achievement Orientation (imp:0.70) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.27) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Coordination (imp:3.50 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.50 lvl:3.38) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Instructing (imp:3.38 lvl:3.00) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Time Management (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:1.50) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.25 lvl:2.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.75 lvl:1.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:1.00) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.62 lvl:1.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.25 lvl:0.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
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  annual_pct75     : N/A
  annual_pct90     : N/A
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  hourly_median    : N/A

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : N/A
  lowest_state     : N/A
  dispersion_ratio : N/A

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--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (0 total) ---

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T21:17:52.193723Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Education in China (similarity: 0.1552)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_China
  QID: Q757827
  Extract: Education in the People's Republic of China is primarily managed by the state-run public education system, which falls under the Ministry of Education. By law, education in the People's Republic of China is led by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and adheres to its ideology. All citizens must atten

  Title: Education in Germany (similarity: 0.1525)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Germany
  QID: Q167448
  Extract: Education in Germany is primarily the responsibility of individual German states, with the federal government only playing a minor role.

  Title: Teacher (similarity: 0.1143)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teacher
  QID: Q37226
  Extract: A teacher, also called a schoolteacher or formally an educator, is a person who helps students to acquire knowledge, competence, or virtue, via the practice of teaching.

  Title: Education in Mexico (similarity: 0.1538)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Mexico
  QID: Q971277
  Extract: Education in Mexico has a long history. Indigenous peoples in Central Mexico created institutions such as the telpochcalli and the calmecac before the Spanish conquest. The Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico, the second oldest university in the Americas, was founded by royal decree in 1551. E

  Title: Reading (similarity: 0.0952)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reading
  QID: Q199657
  Extract: Reading is the process of taking in the sense or meaning of symbols, often specifically those of a written language, by means of sight or touch.

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, skills, and knowledge requirements. Rich task data and clear education pathways support robust occupational profile.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T17:47:30.817228+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,380
tokens_output        : 4,279
cost_usd             : $0.045918
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for teaching assistants specifically. The closest semantic neighbor 'Teacher' provides general educational context but does not address the paraprofessional assistant role distinctly.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Teaching assistants provide instructional support to teachers in preschool through secondary school settings, helping with classroom management, student supervision, and educational material preparation. They work under teacher direction to support student learning through activities like distributing materials, monitoring student progress, and conducting demonstrations. These paraprofessionals serve as crucial support staff in educational environments, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse student populations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A teaching assistant begins their day by preparing classroom materials and setting up learning stations under the teacher's guidance. They distribute textbooks, workbooks, and supplies to students, take attendance, and maintain accurate records of student participation. Throughout the day, they assist with instructional activities by leading small group discussions, conducting skill demonstrations in areas like sports or crafts, and supervising recreational activities that promote student development. They observe student performance and document progress, helping teachers assess individual learning needs. Administrative tasks include requisitioning classroom supplies, collecting fees for school projects, and preparing teaching aids like charts and bibliographies.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel as teaching assistants possess strong social orientation and naturally enjoy helping others, as evidenced by their high scores in assisting and caring for others work activities. They demonstrate exceptional dependability and integrity, crucial traits when working with children and supporting educational goals. Successful teaching assistants have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, allowing them to effectively interact with students, teachers, and parents. They thrive on creative thinking and problem-solving, adapting their approach to meet diverse learning needs while maintaining patience and self-control in dynamic classroom environments.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most teaching assistants enter the field with a high school diploma (27.1%) or post-secondary certificate (19.9%), though some college coursework (17.1%) is increasingly common. Many positions require completion of paraprofessional certification programs that cover child development, instructional techniques, and classroom management. Previous experience working with children through volunteer work, daycare, or tutoring provides valuable preparation. Some states require passing competency exams that assess basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics before employment.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Teaching assistants often advance to lead paraprofessional positions or specialize in areas like special education or bilingual support. Many pursue bachelor's degrees to become licensed teachers, with their hands-on classroom experience providing valuable preparation for teaching roles. Career progression may include supervisory positions overseeing other paraprofessionals or transitioning to related educational support roles like curriculum development or administrative assistance. Some teaching assistants move into specialized positions such as behavior interventionists or instructional technology coordinators as schools increasingly recognize the value of experienced paraprofessionals.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
Teaching assistants earn a median annual wage of $31,760 according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data, with significant variation based on geographic location and educational level. Employment demand is driven by increasing enrollment in elementary and secondary schools, particularly in diverse communities requiring bilingual support staff. The profession shows strong growth potential as schools recognize the value of smaller class sizes and individualized attention. Geographic demand is highest in urban and suburban school districts with large student populations, while rural areas may offer fewer opportunities but potentially less competition for positions.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Teaching assistants face low automation risk due to the inherently human nature of their work activities, particularly assisting and caring for others and establishing interpersonal relationships. While administrative tasks like record-keeping may become more automated, the core functions of supervising students, providing emotional support, and facilitating social development require human judgment and empathy. The emphasis on creative thinking and conflict resolution in educational settings further insulates this occupation from technological displacement.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [task_similarity] Teaching Assistants, Special Education (25-9043) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles involve identical core activities of assisting students, maintaining records, and supporting instructional activities, differing primarily in specialized student populations served.
    data: Shared top work activities: Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:4.5)
    data: Common tasks: observing student performance and maintaining records
    data: Same job zone level 3
  [skill_overlap] Tutors (25-3041) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both positions require identical top skills including Active Listening (imp:3.8), Reading Comprehension (imp:3.6), and Instructing capabilities for student support.
    data: Active Listening importance scores both 3.8
    data: Instructing transferable skill present in both
    data: Educational knowledge requirements overlap
  [career_pathway] Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2021) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Teaching assistants frequently advance to teacher positions, sharing knowledge in Education and Training (imp:3.5) and English Language skills as foundational requirements.
    data: Common career progression path from assistant to teacher
    data: Shared Education and Training knowledge domain
    data: Similar customer service orientation scores
  [riasec_cluster] Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (25-2022) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations share dominant Social RIASEC codes, with teaching assistants scoring S:6.52, indicating similar personality requirements for working with people in educational settings.
    data: High Social orientation in RIASEC profile
    data: Shared work activities in establishing interpersonal relationships
    data: Common educational environment context
  [transferable_skill] Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary (25-9044) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both positions utilize identical transferable skills including Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.8) and Service Orientation (imp:3.5) across different educational levels.
    data: Social Perceptiveness importance identical at 3.8
    data: Service Orientation transferable skill overlap
    data: Similar coordination and time management requirements

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['teaching assistant', 'teacher assistant', 'paraprofessional', 'classroom aide', 'educational assistant', 'instructional aide', 'teacher aide', 'classroom assistant']
  exclude_keywords : ['special education', 'postsecondary', 'substitute teacher', 'tutor', 'principal']
  title_patterns   : ['*Teacher Assistant', '*Teaching Assistant', '*Classroom Aide', '*Educational Assistant*', '*Paraprofessional']
  common_variations: ['TA', "Teacher's Aide", 'Classroom Para', 'Ed Assistant', 'Instructional Assistant', 'School Aide', 'Para Educator', 'Teacher Helper']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['others', 'tendency', 'equipment', 'materials', 'teaching', 'student', 'activities', 'students', 'principles', 'control', 'includes', 'objects', 'performance', 'techniques', 'ideas', 'educational', 'learning', 'rules', 'instructional', 'problems']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
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others                     42  0.01496  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:7%  dwas:2%
tendency                   42  0.01496  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
equipment                  33  0.01175  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  dwas:18%  onet_tasks:12%
materials                  28  0.00997  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:36%  onet_tasks:29%  dwas:29%
teaching                   23  0.00819  inference            inference:52%  onet_dimensions:22%  onet_tasks:17%
student                    19  0.00677  dwas                 dwas:58%  inference:42%
activities                 18  0.00641  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:28%  dwas:17%
students                   16  0.00570  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:69%  inference:19%  dwas:6%
principles                 16  0.00570  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    13  0.00463  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
includes                   12  0.00427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00427  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performance                11  0.00392  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  dwas:18%  onet_tasks:9%
techniques                 11  0.00392  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  inference:9%
ideas                      11  0.00392  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
educational                11  0.00392  inference            inference:64%  onet_dimensions:18%  dwas:18%
learning                   10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:40%  inference:40%  onet_tasks:10%
rules                      10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:10%
instructional              10  0.00356  dwas                 dwas:40%  inference:40%  onet_tasks:10%
problems                   10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  onet_tasks:10%
needs                      10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  inference:20%
body                       10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
orientation                10  0.00356  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  inference:10%
school                      9  0.00320  inference            inference:44%  onet_tasks:22%  dwas:22%
social                      9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  onet_tasks:22%  inference:22%
under                       9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:33%  onet_tasks:22%  wikipedia:22%
monitoring                  9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  inference:11%
providing                   9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
human                       9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
management                  9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
resources                   9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
events                      9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
quickly                     9  0.00320  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
assistants                  9  0.00320  inference            inference:100%
physical                    8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  onet_tasks:12%  dwas:12%
classroom                   8  0.00285  inference            inference:75%  onet_tasks:12%  dwas:12%
written                     8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  wikipedia:12%  inference:12%
effectively                 8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  inference:25%
procedures                  8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     8  0.00285  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%