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Job Description
Tacoma Public Schools
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary Level: $17.35/hour
Additional Information: Hours per day and work schedule to be determined by the building administrator. This position is scheduled to work 15 hours per week, daily from 10:30am-1:30pm.
This position monitors the activities of elementary students on the playground and in the lunchroom to assure acceptable behavior and safety of the students.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Monitors student behavior on the school playground to assure acceptable and safe behavior; follows established procedures for dealing with particular incidents; may remove misbehaving students from playground; provides written report of incidents.
2. Monitors students in school lunchroom to assist students and to maintain acceptable order; assists students with opening milk cartons; assures that students wash hands before lunch and empty trays after lunch; quiets noisy or unruly students.
3. Observes student activities and remains alert for potentially unsafe situations to prevent accidents and/or injuries.
OTHER JOB DUTIES
1. Performs related duties as assigned.
CONDITIONS
Works with students in indoor and outdoor settings; physical ability to assist children; may be exposed to infectious diseases and inclement weather.
Education and Experience
Completion of district training for playground/lunchroom supervisors is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of building policies and procedures related to playground and lunchroom student behavior.
Ability to work cooperatively with building staff.
Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
Licenses/Special Requirements
None.
Closing Date/Time: Sun, 30 Nov 2025 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Tacoma Public Schools
Show moreTacoma Public Schools (TPS) is one of the largest districts in Washington State serving approximately 30,000 children in preschool through grade 12. The district has 35 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 10 high schools and 4 early learning centers. 19 schools are designated as innovative. TPS has nearly 5,000 employees and is one of the largest employers in Tacoma.
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