Playground Monitor (5154)

PLAYGROUND MONITOR

LOCATION: Burton Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Principal

DEPARTMENT: Elementary

Hours / Work Times

**4.50 Hours Per Day (9:15 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.) includes a 30 minute unpaid lunch

**3.25 Hours Per Day on Wednesdays (9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)

**0.50 hours Temporary for the 2022-2023 school year

190 Days Per Year (180 student days / 10 holidays)

A valid First Aid/CPR card must be submitted to Classified Personnel within 30 days of hire. Only courses with a "hands-on" component taught by a certified instructor are acceptable.

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 03/28/23.

Position Duration: Permanent w/temporary hours

Classification Group: Paraeducator Class I

**Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this position PSE Large Group Salary Schedule

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position PSE Large Group CBA.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints. Click here for Fingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Under the supervision of the building Principal, the Playground Monitor is responsible for supervision of students on the playground and surrounding areas and/or in the cafeteria so that the safety and well being of all students is guaranteed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Supervise and monitor students on the playground and surrounding areas until they return to their respective classroom(s), keeping students out of hallways, away from parking lots, bike racks, and other areas that are considered unsafe.
• Establish and maintain a safe and cooperative attitude on the playground.
• Understand and enforce the playground rules and procedures.
• Carry out discipline procedures as defined by the building principal.
• Record any student behavior that is not acceptable and/or appropriate.
• Identify unsafe playground equipment and submit a written report to the building principal outlining specifics problem(s).
• Submit a written report of all playground injuries to the building principal as soon as they occur.
• Perform first aid/CPR when necessary.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform cafeteria monitor duties when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

Problem Solving (66-100%) Verbal Communication (66-100%)

Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are only an estimate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered in order for them to perform the essential functions of the job.

(66-100%) = Continuously (33-66%) = Frequently (Up to 33%) = Occasionally

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:

Clipboard, whistle, pens/pencils, gloves, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively apply techniques in working with students in the area of behavior management.
• Must possess current First Aid/CPR certification, or be able to acquire within 30 days.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
• Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
• Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
• The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: