Student Supervision Education Support Professional - Reed Elementary

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 supervise students during district-sponsored activities, promote safe behavior, and help maintain an orderly environment across programs, transitions, lunch periods, and events.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, successful completion of fingerprints and background checks (WSP/FBI and sexual misconduct clearances), and current CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain it within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to work with students and staff.
• Ability to maintain fairness and positive relationships in a diverse setting.
• Capacity to recognize unsafe situations and follow district procedures.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor student behavior during district-sponsored activities, transitions, and events.
• Intervene to support students and report incidents per procedures.
• Assist and supervise students in indoor and outdoor settings; check in/check out as needed.
• Coordinate with program staff and school personnel on daily supervision tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.