Recess Supervisor Paraprofessional - 2 positions

Independent School District 197; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Independent School District 197 seeks a Recess Supervisor Paraprofessional to support students at Somerset Elementary School. Two positions, 0.14 FTE, $21.83-$23.56 per hour, and a focus on safe, engaging recess for grades K-4.

The role requires positive relation-building with children, the ability to work outdoors in all weather, and collaboration with a small team and school staff to maintain a constructive play environment.

Qualifications

• Active supervision during recess and cafeteria for students K-4.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Patience and experience with student mediation preferred.
• Team of three; communicate and collaborate with adults.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during recess and in cafeteria.
• Monitor behavior and mediate conflicts.
• Communicate incidents to the principal.
• Attend meetings as assigned by the principal.
• Support the total school program objectives.

Skills

Active supervision

Student mediation

Team collaboration

Patience with children

Outdoor supervision

Education

Paraprofessional certification or equivalent preferred

Job description

Recess Supervisor Paraprofessional - 2 positions JobID: 6199

• Date Posted: 9/8/2026
• Location: Somerset Elementary School

We strongly believe that diversity of experience contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better school system and better results for all students. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can and we actively encourage all to consider becoming a part of it.

Position: Supervisory Paraprofessional - Recess

Rate: $21.83-$23.56 per hour per the 2025-2027 Paraprofessional Agreement

FTE: .14

Hours: 2026-2027 School Year, Monday - Friday Student Contact Days

The successful candidate will be able to effectively accomplish the below job duties:

• Active supervision during Indoor/outdoor recess and inside the cafeteria for students K-4.
• Ability to be outside in all types of weather conditions including snow, rain, and sleet.
• Enjoys working with children; able to build relationships and mediate conflict.
• Part of a team of three; able to communicate and collaborate with adults.
• Monitoring student behavior; peer mediation and problem resolution.
• Encourages students to observe considerate and safe behavior.
• Reports all incidents of unacceptable student behavior to the principal.
• Keeping the principal informed of unacceptable student behavior or impending student behavior problems.
• Monitors all assigned areas of responsibility.
• Attending all meetings as assigned by principal.
• Performing work assigned to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.
• Patience, experience with student mediation preferred.
• This position works with a large number of children.

It is the policy, practice, and commitment of District 197 to provide equal employment opportunities for all people without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

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