Playground Assistant

This position closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above. For questions, contact Brittany Sylvester, Principal, at 385-646-4966 or bsylvester1@graniteschools.org.

About the Role

Monitors behaviors of students in the cafeteria, playground, and classrooms during inclement weather. Provides supervision to ensure safety of students. Refers students involved in inappropriate behavior for disciplinary action. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function.

Responsibilities

• Monitors behavior of students in lunchroom, on the playground, and in classrooms.
• Moves about to provide constant supervision for student safety.
• Monitors student activities for inappropriate behaviors (e.g., bullying, unsafe activities, rough play).
• Reminds students of expectations based on school procedures.
• Refers students for discipline for inappropriate behaviors to administration.
• Inspects playground for hazardous equipment or materials.
• Is the first and last person on the playground to ensure student safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Positive interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to deescalate potential volatile situations.
• Can remain calm during emergencies.

Schedule

5 hours per week from 11:55 am to 12:55 pm, Monday through Friday.

Pay

Hourly rate based on ESP Hourly (72) Lane Placement bb-step 5.

Working Environment

• Works inside and outside the building; conditions can include hot and cold weather.
• May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel, climb, or balance.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Required to speak and/or hear.