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Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Assist faculty or other instructional staff in postsecondary institutions by performing instructional support activities, such as developing teaching materials, leading discussion groups, preparing and giving examinations, and grading examinations or papers.

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This source lists 20 tasks, including 13 marked Core and 7 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 07/2016.

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Core · Task 10965 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Teach undergraduate-level courses.

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Core · Task 10956 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers, and record grades.

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Core · Task 10955 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Lead discussion sections, tutorials, or laboratory sections.

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Core · Task 10967 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, visual aids, answer keys, supplementary notes, or course Web sites.

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Core · Task 10959 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Inform students of the procedures for completing and submitting class work, such as lab reports.

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Core · Task 10957 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Return assignments to students in accordance with established deadlines.

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Core · Task 10960 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Prepare or proctor examinations.

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Core · Task 20878 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Tutor or mentor students who need additional instruction.

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Core · Task 10962 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Meet with supervisors to discuss students' grades or to complete required grade-related paperwork.

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Core · Task 10958 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students.

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Core · Task 10971 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Order or obtain materials needed for classes.

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Core · Task 10963 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Copy and distribute classroom materials.

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Core · Task 10961 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Notify instructors of errors or problems with assignments.

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Supplemental · Task 10966 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Complete laboratory projects prior to assigning them to students so that any needed modifications can be made.

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Supplemental · Task 10968 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Provide assistance to faculty members or staff with laboratory or field research.

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Supplemental · Task 10964 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Demonstrate use of laboratory equipment and enforce laboratory rules.

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Supplemental · Task 20879 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Attend lectures given by the supervising instructor.

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Supplemental · Task 20880 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Arrange for supervisors to conduct teaching observations and provide feedback about teaching performance.

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Supplemental · Task 10972 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Provide instructors with assistance in the use of audiovisual equipment.

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Supplemental · Task 10973 · 07/2016 · Incumbent

Assist faculty members or staff with student conferences.

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