Student Safety & Programs Support Specialist

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); United States; On-site; USD 15,154,000 - 19,286,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools seeks a part-time student supervisor to assist during district-sponsored activities, programs, and events to promote safe behavior and maintain an orderly environment.

Expected Start Date: September 1, 2026. The role supports student safety with daily supervision and coordination with staff, while adhering to district policies and background clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Observes and monitors student behavior during district activities to promote safe, orderly environment across arrivals, lunch, field trips.
• Intervenes to support students during activities; follows procedures; reports incidents as required.
• Provides school environment support during activities and checks for unsafe situations; assists with check in/out.
• Communicates with program staff and District departments about daily supervision matters.

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools seeks a part-time student supervisor to assist during district-sponsored activities, programs, and events to promote safe behavior and maintain an orderly environment.

Expected Start Date: September 1, 2026. The role supports student safety with daily supervision and coordination with staff, while adhering to district policies and background clearance requirements.