Student Supervision Education Support Professional - Reed Elementary

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

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools in Tacoma, WA seeks staff to monitor students during district activities, ensuring safe behavior and a secure environment. You will assist with transitions, lunch, field trips, and extended learning opportunities, and support staff with daily supervision tasks.

The role requires high school graduation, background clearances (WSP, FBI, sexual misconduct), and CPR/First Aid certification or the ability to obtain within 30 days. This is a part-time, 2 hours per day position.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.
• Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearances are required; clearance for sexual misconduct is also required.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Knowledge of school playground and lunchroom policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor students during District-sponsored activities, programs, transitions, and events to promote safe behavior.
• Intervene to support students and document incidents with principal support as needed.
• Provide routine communication to staff and District departments regarding daily supervision and safety matters.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Policies & procedures

Cooperation

Fairness

Relationship-building

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: September 1, 2026

FTE: .025

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.”
4. Provides routine communication and support to program staff, school personnel, and District departments regarding daily operational and student supervision matters.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. 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.