Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

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.

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Teaching others how to do something.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.

Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.

The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

The ability to see details at a distance.

The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).

The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

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Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.

Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.

A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.

A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.