Student Supervision Education Support Professional - Lister

Tacoma Public Schools; Washington; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a part-time Student Monitor to support district events and daily activities. This role helps maintain safety, promote orderly behavior, and assist during transitions and meals.

Expected Start Date: November 2026. FTE: .25, Hours per day: 2 hours (10 hours/week). Must pass background checks and CPR/First Aid certification; high school diploma required.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Fingerprints and successful Washington State Patrol (WSP), FBI background clearances required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required, or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Knowledge of building policies and procedures related to playground and lunchroom behavior.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Observes and monitors student behavior during activities to promote safe behavior and orderly operations.
• Intervenes as needed with support from the principal or designee; reports incidents as required.
• Supports student check-ins and check-outs and maintains safety during transitions and events.
• Provides routine communication to program staff and district personnel regarding daily supervision matters.

Skills

Observation

Student supervision

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: November 2026

FTE: .25

Hours per day: 2 hours per day; 10 hours/week.

Salary Level: $20

Union/Work Year: Tacoma Association of Education Support Professionals; 10-month; 195 days

Benefits: None

SUMMARY

This position monitors students during District-sponsored activities, programs, and events to promote appropriate behavior, maintain an orderly environment, and support student safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

• Performs related duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS

Works with students in indoor and outdoor settings; physical ability to assist children; may be exposed to infectious diseases and inclement weather.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

High school graduation or equivalent.

Licenses/Special Requirements

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, Skills and Abilities

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.