Behavior Teaching Assistant

Great Bend Unified School District 428; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Bend Unified School District 428 is seeking a full-time Teacher Assistant to support certified staff in the classroom. The role includes assisting students with academic skills, managing classroom behavior, and participating in non-instructional duties like lunch supervision. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma, and prior experience working with diverse learners or English as a Second Language is a plus. A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with English as a Second Language is desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with reading, language arts, and mathematics.
• Support professional staff in testing and classroom exercises.
• Manage classroom behavior and assist in non-instructional areas.

Skills

Ability to carry out instructions

Basic arithmetic operations

Working with diverse groups

Effective writing and communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Personal computers

Standard office equipment

Job description

Position Type: Student Support Services/ Teacher Assistant

Date Posted: 3/11/2026

Full-time position for Teacher Assistant

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Constructs, copies and distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Qualifications Profile

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with English as a Second Language is desirable.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.