Student Safety & Behavior Support Aide (Part-Time)

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools seeks a part‑time position to monitor students during district activities, promote safe behavior, and support student safety. The role involves supervision at events, lunchtime, transitions, and field trips, under building leadership guidance.

Requirements include high school graduation, background clearances, and CPR/First Aid. Schedule is set by the building principal with 3 hours per day, 15 hours weekly, for 10 months of the school year.

Qualifications

• 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 relationships with diverse people.

Responsibilities

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

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools seeks a part‑time position to monitor students during district activities, promote safe behavior, and support student safety. The role involves supervision at events, lunchtime, transitions, and field trips, under building leadership guidance.

Requirements include high school graduation, background clearances, and CPR/First Aid. Schedule is set by the building principal with 3 hours per day, 15 hours weekly, for 10 months of the school year.