What they do
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 called: |
Special Education Aide, Special Education Paraprofessional, Special Education Teacher Assistant
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Wages
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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary* |
Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
n/a |
$30,920 |
25% |
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$35,880 |
Median |
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$38,620 |
75% |
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$43,510 |
90% |
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$47,660 |
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Average |
n/a |
$39,360 |
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1 What are Percentile Wages? |
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Industries of Employment
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary* |
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Educational services; state, local, and private
| 83% |
| 11% |
- Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations
| 3% |
- Local government, excluding education and hospitals
| 1% |
- Administrative and support services
| 1% |
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Projected Employment
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Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary* |
Vermont |
2020 employment |
4,048 |
2030 employment |
4,371 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
0.8% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
417 |
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Education and Experience:
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary* |
- Typical education needed for entry
Some college, no degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
None
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Job Zone
Medium Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(6.0 to < 7.0) - A typical worker will require
over 1 year up to and including 2 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Other Resources
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