Playground Aide

J.o-Combs-Unified-School-District; San Tan Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

J.O. Combs Unified School District is seeking a Playground Aide to supervise students on the playground, in the cafeteria, and in other designated areas. You will encourage healthy activities, model safety rules, and support positive social skills during lunch and after-school times.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, strong communication, and the ability to de-escalate conflicts as needed. You may be asked to enforce school guidelines and assist with safety procedures to ensure a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrate professionalism in attitude and demeanor.
• Positive, effective communication with students, employees, and the community.
• Must have or obtain an IVPP Fingerprint Clearance card.

Responsibilities

• supervise students on the playground, in the cafeteria, and in other areas as assigned.
• encourage student activities that support health, safety, and social skills during lunch and other times.
• fulfill related duties as required or assigned and enforce safety rules.

Skills

Positive communication

De-escalation

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

IVPP Fingerprint Clearance

Job description

• Date Posted:
  8/21/2026
  
• Location:
  Jack Harmon Elementary School
  

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at 480-987-5300.

About Us

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District comprises five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.

• You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
• School and Summer Breaks off work

About the Role

The Playground Aide supervises students on the playground, inthe cafeteria, and in other assigned areas. In addition, the employee encourages student activities that will contributetoward the health, safety, and desirable social skills and habits of the students while on theschool playground, during the lunch period, and at other assigned times and locations. The employee will also fulfillother related duties as required or assigned. The Playground Aide will administer safety rules with students and make sure they follow all school guidelines and rules. Act as a mediator when needed to de-escalate issues between students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Employee supervises students on the playground, inthe cafeteria, and in other areas as assigned.
• In addition, employee encourages student activities that will contributetoward the health, safety, and desirable social skills and habits of the studentsduring the lunch period, and at other assigned times and locations.
• The employee will also fulfillother related duties as required or assigned.

What You Need

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Demonstrate professionalism in attitude and demeanor
• Positive, effective communication skills in dealing with students, employees, parents, and the community
• Must have or be able to obtain an IVPP Fingerprint Clearance card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stand, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. The employee is frequently required to sit.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties may require the employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat or cold, wind, and rain. High humidity and/or dusty conditions may also be present. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. The following employees have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Compliance Officer for Title IX, Athletic Director, 2505 E. Germann Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-882-3540 and Compliance Officer for Section 504/ADA, Director of Student Services, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140 or 480-987-5300.