Yard Duty Supervisor - Aromas School

Aromas San Juan Unified School District•San Juan Bautista, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Yard Duty Supervisor monitors and supervises students during meal and recess times to protect their health and safety and guide their conduct. The role is part of the school learning community and shares responsibility for students’ education and well-being. The position covers lunch recess and dismissal from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and reports to the Principal. The supervisor maintains safety and order in assigned areas, including hallways, restrooms, playgrounds, crosswalks, streets, and sidewalks on or near school grounds. The role includes monitoring recreation and playground equipment, enforcing school rules and discipline, preventing hazards and unsafe situations, following procedures for accidents or illness, resolving student disputes, directing non-students off campus, and guiding parents and visitors to the proper office or classroom. Other similar duties may be assigned.

Requirements

CPR and First Aid certification.
Experience working with elementary- and middle-school-age children.
High school graduation or equivalent.
Knowledge of age-appropriate methods of tutoring and motivating students.
Knowledge of proper English and grammar.
Ability to maintain a firm, patient, and courteous attitude toward students.
Ability to learn district and school policies related to student conduct, safety, and welfare.
Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with children.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to effectively supervise students on playgrounds and in other assigned areas.
Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and good judgment when dealing with students.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships and positive relationships with staff, students, and the community.
Ability to perform outdoor duties throughout the school year.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds or carry objects weighing up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Some college training in safety is preferred.
Experience in safety, security, or first-aid-related fields is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintain student safety and order in assigned areas on or near school grounds.
Monitor students’ play and recreational activities and ensure school rules are followed.
Inspect assigned areas for unsafe conditions and report potential hazards to the Principal.
Anticipate and intervene in situations that could cause accidents or endanger students.
Follow established procedures for accidents, injuries, or illness.
Maintain discipline and issue discipline appropriate to the assigned area.
Recognize good behavior with written acknowledgements.
Monitor proper use of playground equipment.
Intervene in and resolve student disputes.
Direct non-students off school grounds.
Direct parents and visitors to the proper office or classroom.
Perform other duties similar in scope and function as required.