YARD DUTY ASSISTANT (2353)

Glendale Unified School District; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision care

Job summary

Glendale Unified School District is seeking substitutes for elementary yard duty, providing supervision to students during non-instructional periods and supporting campus safety. Assignments are part-time, 3.5 hours daily, with positions across Glendale, La Crescenta or Montrose areas.

These roles involve supervising in playgrounds, cafeterias, and hallways, enforcing rules, and collaborating with staff to maintain a safe, orderly environment for students.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of positive behavior modification strategies and techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.
• Reinforce positive behaviors, motivate, and address inappropriate behaviors with students.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written instruction.
• Deal firmly, tactfully, and effectively with students.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students in playground, cafeteria, halls and other areas during assigned hours.
• Monitors safety and enforces school rules and procedures.
• Escort students to various parts of the campus and assist health office as needed.
• Collaborates with staff to address behavior problems during supervision.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Positive behavior modification

Cooperative working relationships

Reinforce positive behaviors

Verbal and written instruction

Firm and tactful with students

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision of the site administrator and/or Elementary Yard Duty Leader, supervises students, monitors, supports, and controls the designated areas of an elementary school campus and parking areas, and assists in assuring the safety of students; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Vacancies

Various opportunities exist for substitute assignments (temporary/as needed basis). All positions are part-time and are 3.5 hours per day. Various work shifts are available. Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate at the first step only. Assignments may be in any part of the district boundaries (Glendale, La Crescenta or Montrose).

Examples of Duties

• Provides supervision to children during non-instructional periods, under direction of a site administrator and/or Elementary Yard Duty Leader.
• Supervises students and enforces school procedures in assigned areas of the playground, outdoor eating areas, cafeteria, indoor assembly areas, halls, restrooms, and at other locations during assigned hours.
• Enforces school rules and safety regulations, security, discipline and activity rules where assigned.
• Works closely with staff in eliminating behavior problems occurring during assigned work hours in the activities in which students are engaged, such as at recess, lunch, before, and after school.
• Escorts students to various parts of the campus, and assists ill students to the health office.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Knowledge Of Positive behavior modification strategies and techniques.

Ability To Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.

Reinforce positive behaviors, motivate, and address inappropriate behaviors with students.

Understand and carry out verbal and written instruction.

Deal firmly, tactfully, and effectively with students.

Lift and carry moderately heavy objects, normally not exceeding twenty (20) pounds.

Education

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience

None

Desirable

Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

Benefits

• Vision care

Salary: The beginning and ending salary steps are shown on each examination announcement. Employees with satisfactory service receive salary increases upon completion of their probationary period and at one-year intervals thereafter, up to the maximum rate.

Holidays: Regular classified employees are entitled to pay for authorized holidays, provided they were in a paid status during any portion of the working day immediately preceding or succeeding the holiday.

Sick Leave: One day of sick leave earned per month, accumulation is unlimited.

Retirement: All new employees who work half time or more must become members of the California Public Employees Retirement System and the Federal Social Security program. Contributions are withheld from salary. Employees may become eligible for retirement at age 50 with a minimum of five years service.

The Glendale Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer who serves a diverse community. GUSD does not discriminate in education programs and activities or in the employment of personnel and the process therein on the basis of sex, race, national origin, color, religion, age or physical handicap. Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others.

Fingerprint Requirement

California state law requires that all classified employees be fingerprinted. Candidates are responsible for paying the fees.

Certificate of Tuberculosis Examination

New employees must furnish proof that within the last 60 days they have had a Mantoux tuberculin skin test.

Accommodation

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants with disabilities may request that reasonable accommodation be given related to the actual examination process. Requests must be made at the time of application.

Physical Examination

Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position without hazard to themselves or others. As a condition of employment, all prospective new hires must receive District approval relating to their fitness to work based on a physical examination. Tests must be given by a District-approved physician.

Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Training (AB1432)

As a state requirement, all prospective employees of the district are required to complete the Mandated Reporter Educators Training course, prior to their start date of employment. The training must also be completed annually thereafter.

Veterans Preference

Five additional points of credit are added in entry-level examinations to the final passing score of qualified veterans showing 30 days or more service during time of war (10 points for disabled veterans) upon presentation of proof of veterans' status (Form DD-214). This evidence must be presented during the examination procedure. No credit will be given after this period.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract or offer of employment. Any provision contained herein may be modified or revoked at any time without notice. Applicants should rely only on the official GUSD web site and bulletins for accurate and reliable information. GUSD is not responsible for inaccurate and outdated information appearing on unauthorized web sites or in other publications such as those of employment agencies.