PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION AIDE

About the role

The typical hours for this job range from one (1) hour per day to three (3) hours per day, nine and a half (9.5) months per year. Reporting hours will vary in these positions.

Filing period: Applications for this position will be accepted starting on Thursday, June 18, 2026, until Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Applicants will be sent notifications via e-mail only.

Distinction Characteristics

Incumbents work under the supervision of the site administrator who directs the work of the aide in supervising students on the playground, cafeteria, restrooms, and all school areas.

Duties

• Under the direction of the Principal or designee, performs a variety of assignments monitoring and overseeing students in the cafeterias, lunch areas, restrooms, playgrounds, school hallways, parking lots, or grounds during breakfast, lunch, or other non-instructional times;
• Assists school staff in the safety and well-being of students;
• Intercedes in potentially harmful situations in accordance with school and organizational procedures.

Environment

• Work indoors and outdoors;
• In seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions;
• In direct contact with the public, students, and District personnel;
• In the absence of direct supervision.

Hazards

• Exposure to verbal abuse and harassment;
• Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in anti-social, illegal, and violent behavior;
• Possible fights and confrontations.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods of time;
• Walk;
• Sit;
• Stoop/bend;
• Reach overhead;
• Lift and carry up to 20 lbs.;
• Simultaneously use both arms, legs, and hands;
• Reach overhead;
• Hear normal voice conversation;
• Speak clearly;
• Have depth perception and color vision, distinguish shades;
• See small details and long distances;
• Use a radio and telephone.

Education & Experience

• Graduation from high school or its equivalency is desirable;
• Six months of experience in supervising or working with students in an organized setting is desirable.

Environment

Employees in this classification will work indoors and outdoors; in seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions, in direct contact with the public, students, and District personnel, and in the absence of direct supervision.

Health & Safety

• Exposure to verbal abuse and harassment;
• Potential physical hazards involved in intervening in anti-social, illegal, and violent behavior;
• Possible fights and confrontations.

Physical Requirements

• Stand for extended periods of time;
• Walk;
• Sit;
• Stoop/bend;
• Reach overhead;
• Lift and carry up to 20 lbs.;
• Simultaneously use both arms, legs, and hands;
• Reach overhead;
• Hear normal voice conversation;
• Speak clearly;
• Have depth perception and color vision, distinguish shades;
• See small details and long distances;
• Use a radio and telephone.

Exam

The examination may consist of the following: Job Related Written Quiz

Supplemental Information

• Proof Of Education: If you received your education outside of the United States, you MUST have your degree/transcripts evaluated by an approved agency transcript evaluation service that certifies that your degree meets the United States equivalent for it to be considered. For more information about organizations who offer this service, please access the following: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/aspiring-educators/transcripts/foreign-transcript-eval/.
• RUSD will only accept evaluations from agencies listed within the document.
• APPOINTMENT: Candidates who pass all hurdles of the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list in rank order based on final scores including any veteran's / seniority credit.
• The top three ranks of eligibles who are ready and willing to accept the position shall be referred to the hiring administrator for interview.
• The eligibility list will be established for six (6) months.
• All new employees are subject to passing a physical examination, tuberculosis test, background review and must provide satisfactory evidence of authorization to work in the United States.
• Employment start date is contingent upon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.
• In accordance with Education Code 45301, an employee appointed to this class must serve a probationary period of six (6) months or 130 working days of paid service, whichever is longer.
• No employee shall attain permanent status in the classified service until s/he has completed a probationary period in a class. An employee may be released at any time during the probationary period.
• PROCESSING FEE: New employees will be charged a processing fee (approximately $64) for the cost of fingerprinting. This fee must be paid at the time of processing appointment, with a MONEY ORDER ONLY, payable to RUSD.
• VETERANS CREDIT: For entry level classes, veterans with thirty (30) days or more of active service (during a time of war or national emergency) who obtain a passing score shall be allowed an additional credit of five (5) points and disabled veterans receive ten (10) additional points. Entry-level positions are defined as all positions within the classified service when the eligible is first employed by the District, except for positions designated management or senior management. Veterans must supply a copy of their form DD214 along with their application in order to receive such credit. Veterans credit can only be applied once, upon initial hire.

Application Questions

• Most of the positions in this job classification range from one or two hours a day. I would be willing to accept a one to two hours a day position.
• Are you interested in working as a substitute employee?
• SCHOOL SITE INTEREST - PERMANENT VACANCIES OR SUB OPPORTUNITIES
• CONVICTION DISCLOSURE REMINDER