Safety Supervisor - Las Palmitas Elementary School

About the role

Coachella Valley Unified School District covers more than 1,200 square miles of mostly rural desert terrain, serving the communities of Coachella, Thermal, Mecca, Oasis, Indio, and the Salton Sea. The district currently operates fifteen elementary schools, three middle schools, three comprehensive high schools, one continuation high school, and one adult school. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a growing reputation for innovative programs and outstanding staff. Coachella Valley Unified School District has a large Latino and English Learner population that has made tremendous improvements in student achievement in the past few years. We are proud of the accomplishments of our students, teachers, staff, parents and the community that has made that achievement possible. Our district faces some very tough challenges in educating the children of the Coachella Valley. We remain convinced that we can and will continue to improve our educational outcomes so that more of our students go on to college and become respected and respectful members of our diverse global society. Education is the ticket to the future and we are working diligently to make sure that we provide students with opportunities to excel and to prosper.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a Principal or Designee, supervise activities of students or children during assigned hours at assigned locations. May also provide childcare coverage during breaks for paraeducators and/or during school activities.

• Supervise students in an assigned area, inside or outside, guiding their routine activities of eating, playing and other functions; monitor and control behavior of students according to approved procedures; report student behavior to teacher(s); administrator and/or assigned staff.
• Assist with light cleaning after the student’s lunch and/or student activities.
• Supervise students at play, directing play activities and the use of play equipment; report cases of unusual behavior or other problems to appropriate teacher or site manager; prevent children from engaging in unsafe activities; ensure student safety in the crosswalks.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining an environment that stimulates growth of desirable social, emotional and health habits; observe and report safety hazards.
• Assist students by providing proper emotional and behavior support, promoting a friendly attitude, positive school climate and general guidance.
• Monitor