Education Support Professional Student Supervision - Roosevelt Elementary

Tacoma Public Schools; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 18,267,000 - 24,714,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a part-time Student Supervision Assistant to monitor students during district-sponsored activities, promote safe behavior, and support check-in/check-out processes.

Work 3 hours per day (0.375 FTE, 15 hours/week) at a $20/hour rate. Requires a high school diploma, background checks, and CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 days. Join a team focused on student safety and orderly environments.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Fingerprints and successful background checks required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
• Knowledge of building policies and procedures related to playground and lunchroom student behavior.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships in a diverse setting.

Responsibilities

• Observes and monitors student behavior during activities and events to promote safe behavior and orderly environment.
• Intervenes to assist students and reports incidents following established procedures with supervisor support.
• Provides support during student activities and maintains awareness of safety to prevent injuries.
• Provides routine communication to program staff and school personnel regarding daily supervision matters.

Skills

Policy knowledge

Teamwork

Fairness

Communication

Diversity awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: September 1, 2026

FTE: .375

Hours per day: 3 hours per day; 15 hours/week.

Salary Level: $20

Union/Work Year: Tacoma Association of Education Support Professionals; 10-month; 195 days

Benefits: None

SUMMARY

This position monitors students during District-sponsored activities, programs, and events to promote appropriate behavior, maintain an orderly environment, and support student safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Observes and monitors student behavior during District-sponsored activities, programs, transitions, and events to promote appropriate and safe behavior; including but not limited to arrival and departure, lunch, playground, field trips, and extended learning opportunities.

1. Intervenes as needed to assist and support students during activities, programs, transitions, and events. Follows established procedures for addressing student behavior concerns, with support from the principal or designee as needed; documents and reports incidents as required.

1. Provides support in the school environment during student activities, programs, transitions, and events and remains alert to potentially unsafe situations to prevent accidents and/or injuries. Supports student “check in” and “check out.”

1. Provides routine communication and support to program staff, school personnel, and District departments regarding daily operational and student supervision matters.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

High school graduation or equivalent.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Fingerprints and successful Washington State Patrol (WSP), FBI background, and sexual misconduct clearances required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of building policies and procedures related to playground and lunchroom student behavior.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• 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.