Instruct students in one or more subject matter areas in junior or senior high schools. They often work with students in extracurricular activities. Instruct students with physical, mental, emotional, or learning impairments. They are involved in developing programs of study and in working with parents as part of their instructional responsibilities. They act as classroom managers, as well as teachers.
Aides support both therapists and assistant therapists.
They advise students regarding curriculum requirements, conduct and supervise research, and serve on various college and university committees. Specialization's include agriculture, business education, marketing education, home and daily life, technical, trade and industrial fields, health occupations, and industrial arts.