Student Supervision Education Support Professional - NE Tacoma Elementary

Tacoma Public Schools • NE Tacoma Elementary - 5412-29th St. N.E., WA

21h

About The Position

Tacoma Public Schools is hiring a Student Supervision Education Support Professional to monitor students during District-sponsored activities, programs, transitions, and events. The position promotes appropriate behavior, maintains an orderly environment, and supports student safety. The role is 0.375 FTE, working 3 hours per day and 15 hours per week, for a 10-month, 195-day work year. The expected start date is September 1, 2026. The salary level is $20. Benefits are not provided.

The position works with students in indoor and outdoor settings and may involve assisting children, exposure to infectious diseases, and inclement weather. Fingerprint and Washington State Patrol, FBI background, and sexual misconduct clearances are required. Current CPR and First Aid certification is required, or the employee must be able to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Fingerprinting and successful Washington State Patrol (WSP), FBI background, and sexual misconduct clearances.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 30 days of employment.
• 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 multicultural, diverse socioeconomic setting.

Responsibilities

• Observe and monitor student behavior during District-sponsored activities, programs, transitions, and events—including arrival and departure, lunch, playground, field trips, and extended learning opportunities—to promote appropriate and safe behavior.
• Intervene as needed to assist and support students during activities, programs, transitions, and events.
• Follow established procedures for addressing student behavior concerns, seek support from the principal or designee as needed, and document and report incidents as required.
• Support the school environment during student activities, programs, transitions, and events, remaining alert to potentially unsafe situations to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Support student check-in and check-out.
• Provide routine communication and support to program staff, school personnel, and District departments regarding daily operational and student supervision matters.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED