Playground Supervisor

Santa Barbara USD • Santa Barbara, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Playground Supervisor provides safe and constant supervision of students during recess, lunchroom periods, snack times, and school events. The position is part-time, 1–4 hours per day, and is located at Adams Elementary School. It works 3.75 hours per day for 9 months per year and reports to a school site administrator, typically a Principal.

The role requires implementing school rules, policies, and safety standards; reporting unsafe conditions and student concerns to the appropriate staff; and helping resolve student disputes in accordance with school or District protocols. The work takes place indoors and outdoors, with some exposure to weather. Physical activities include standing, walking, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and lifting objects weighing up to 20 pounds. The position may occasionally involve supporting students with medical or health needs.

Applicants must complete a Live Scan fingerprint check and have a current TB test and any other required vaccinations. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying on the bases described in its policy and provides contact information for questions or complaints.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the activities and interests of children from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of positive reinforcement skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate, friendly, and cooperative working relationships with all persons encountered in the course of work.
• Ability to serve as an effective role model for students.
• Ability to perform physical activities that may include frequent standing, walking, bending, or reaching.
• Ability to direct and respond appropriately to students.
• Any combination of education and experience that meets the requirements of the position.
• Must complete a Live Scan fingerprint check.
• Must have a current TB test and any other required vaccinations.
• Ability to hear and speak to receive and provide directions, see to read documents or notices, and lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students on the playground, during lunch or snack times, and at school events.
• Be aware of and implement school rules, policies, and safety standards.
• Report unsafe indoor or outdoor conditions to the school principal or designee.
• Alert the appropriate teacher to problems or special situations involving individual students.
• Resolve student disputes using techniques and protocols aligned with school site or District policies, such as Restorative Approaches.
• Maintain consistent attendance.
• Occasionally support students with medical or health needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed