LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND MONITOR

SK School District; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school district in Port Orchard is seeking a Lunchroom/Playground Monitor to ensure a safe environment for students during lunch and playtime. The role includes monitoring student behavior, facilitating activities, and communicating with staff and parents. Ideal candidates will demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Job related experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Monitors playground and lunchroom for student safety.
• Facilitates activities among students.
• Responds to emergency health-related situations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Dependability

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

LUNCHROOM/PLAYGROUND MONITOR

Reports To:

Building Principal

Bargaining Unit:

PSE

Building:

Hidden Creek Elementary

Salary Schedule:

Schedule A

Employment Type:

Classified

Salary Range:

Range III

FLSA Status:

Hourly

Adoption Date:

Hours per Day:

4.0

Revised Date:

Days per Year:

180 (+11 Holidays) = 191

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Comments: This position is for the 2025-2026 school year.

Summary:

This position monitors the playground, lunchroom, equipment and facilities for the purpose of providing a safe environment for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitates activities among students for the purpose of providing direction in playground interactions and age-appropriate activities;
• Oversees students on playground and in lunchroom for the purpose of resolving conflict and providing for the safety and welfare of students;
• Participates in meetings and conferences with staff, parents and students for the purpose of solving problems;
• Reports observations and incidents relating to students' behavior for the purpose of communicating information to teachers, parents and administration;
• Responds to emergency or other health-related situations for the purpose of meeting student health care needs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to monitor student behavior;
• Ability to deal with elementary or secondary school students in a caring and confidentmanner;
• Ability to maintain accurate records;
• Ability to organize and set priorities;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff;
• Effective oral communication skills.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Job related experience desired.

Competencies:

Teamwork – Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes appropriate feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests;

Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; conserves organizational resources;

Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer operating systems;

Customer Service – Maintains professional demeanor when dealing with difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to staff, student and public needs; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance;

Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals;

Interpersonal Skills – Keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment;

Oral and Written Communication – Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings; read and comprehend written and verbal instructions; writes clearly and informatively;

Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments;

Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality;

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly;

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time;

Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; meets commitments; follows policies and procedures.

Required Testing:

Certificates & Licenses:

• First Aid/CPR

Clearances:

• Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Background Clearance.

Other Requirements:

• Completed online application (with supporting documents)

Application Procedure: Complete the online application atwww.skschools.organd apply to the position(s) to which you are qualified within your online application.

Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators.

PRINCIPALS AND HIRING ADMINISTRATORS CONSIDER ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETE AND CURRENT APPLICATIONS.

Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting. Your online application and required District Testing (if applicable-see job posting when applying) must be submitted by the closing date for an applicant to be considered for a position.

If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at [phone] [e-mail].

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

The Title IX Officer and Section 504 Coordinator with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing and ensuring compliance with this policy are:

Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:
Will Sarett
Executive Director of Human Resources
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7071
[e-mail]

Section 504 Coordinator:
Kimberly House,
Director of OSS
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-3648,
[e-mail]

Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:
Dr. Tom Edwards,
Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement
2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7003
[e-mail]

South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at [phone].

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.

Health Benefits Information:

Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.

For more information about benefits, you may review the individual collective bargaining agreements and SEBB 2023 School Employee Enrollment Guide which are located on our website SK Staff Resources or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at [phone] or [e-mail]