Teacher Assistant

Job Title: Teacher Assistant Location: Browning Public Schools (BPS); Browning High School Job Type: Full-Time Classified Position Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Salary: According to Classified Labor Agreement: Starting for 0 years' experience, $19.50/hr & $20.12 after successful completion of 90-working-day probationary period.

Benefits

According to Classified Labor Agreement; includes paid health insurance, retirement, and paid annual and sick leave.

About Us

At BPS, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for our students. We believe in fostering personal growth and academic success, and we are looking for a dedicated and passionate Teacher Assistant to join our team.

Position Summary

The Teacher Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the teacher's instructional objectives by working with individual students and small groups to help them succeed academically. Maintaining a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality regarding student information is essential.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Support: Assist students one-on-one or in small groups to reinforce skills and knowledge introduced by the teacher. Help distribute and collect instructional materials and check students' work as directed. Classroom Environment: Help maintain an organized and stimulating classroom atmosphere, ensuring bulletin boards and learning displays are current.

Student Supervision: Monitor students during lunch, recess, emergency drills, assemblies, and field trips. Ensure student conduct aligns with school expectations and report any issues to the teacher. Professionalism: Build positive relationships with students, staff, and the community, reflecting a commitment to professionalism.

Training & Development: Participate in professional development opportunities, including mandatory First Aid/CPR training. Confidentiality: Safeguard sensitive student information and maintain the privacy of all educational records.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Associate's degree or equivalent college credits (60 semester hours). Excellent communication skills with students, staff, and parents. A genuine interest in supporting student learning and development. Ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment with constant interruptions. Positive team player capable of establishing strong working relationships.

Physical ability to engage with students actively (sitting, walking, standing) and lift objects as necessary (10 to 20 pounds).

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with students, particularly in Native American communities. Clerical experience and proficiency with technology in educational settings. How to Apply: Current Employees: Submit a letter of interest and your current resume. External Applicants: Complete a certified application, available at the Human Resources Department, Administration Building, Browning Public Schools.

Contact Information: Linda Baker Human Resources Department 129 1st Avenue SE, P.O. Box 610 Browning, MT 59417 Tel: 406-338-2715 Fax: 406-201-4044 Email: lindab@bps.k12.mt.us Equal Opportunity Employer: Browning Public Schools is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Work Environment: This position involves working in a typical school environment. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be facilitated in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The information contained in this job posting is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position.

Additional duties may be assigned. Attachment(s): Teacher Assistant 2025-2026.docx