are sometimes referred to as paraprofessionals ("paras" for short) or teacher's aides. Elementary school teaching assistants are generally hired on a contract that lasts the entire academic year. Teaching assistants aide with multiple duties within schools and can be hired in special education as well. See also Tutor Research assistant Teaching associate Tutor expertise in adult education Professors in the United States#Non-tenure-track positions References External links The Art of TAing What are TA, RA and GA? Funding ? National Career Service profile of a Teaching Assistant Teaching Assistant Resource for Jobs and Courses Changing career to a Teaching Assistant Education and training occupations Teaching