Teacher Assistant at Great Bend Unified School District 428

POSITION  DESCRIPTION  AND  OPERATIONAL  PARAMETERS

Position: Teacher Assistant
Professional Growth: The Teacher Assistant is encouraged to attend professional growth opportunities which directly relate to the areas of responsibility.

Qualifications: 

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Accept the responsibility of assigned tasks.

• Be able to communicate effectively with students and staff, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

• Be able to perform simple clerical tasks proficiently.

• Have the ability to maintain discipline in the school setting.

• Be punctual in all assignments.

General Responsibilities: 

• Aid the teacher in preparing room for class and in distributing and gathering materials.

• Help prepare, distribute, and collect lesson materials.

• Instruct students under the teacher’s supervision.

• Keep the classroom neat and orderly.

• Aid the teacher in arranging bulletin boards.

• Supervise the playground under the teacher’s supervision.

• When necessary, supervise students in the lunch area, gym, lavatories, library, and other designated areas.

• Perform duties to meet the safety and personal care of students.

• Observe all district policies appropriate to the position.

• Under a teacher’s supervision, assist with performance objectives.

• Assist with small-group learning activities.

• Assist with student arrival and dismissal procedures.

• Perform relevant duties as assigned by the teacher and building principal.

• Exhibit total confidentiality in matters relating to students.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

• Requires sitting and standing.

• Requires repetitive wrist motion.

• Physical exertion including bending, twisting, and turning.

• Occasional lifting and moving objects of up to thirty pounds.

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.

• Occasional interaction among unruly children.