Playground Paraprofessional

Salary/Hourly Rate
Para Class II: $18.63-$21.30 per hour, DOE.

Hours
2 hours per day, 3 days per week. 

Description
The playground paraprofessional provides supervision to students, K through 5th grade while students are on the playground; monitors and advises students as to safe practices; assists students in organizing games and other activities; ensures school rules are followed; provides encouragement; addresses student conduct when necessary; supports the conduct policies of the school and District; reports to the school associate principal or designate as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will have prior experience supervising children ages 5 to 12, organizing recreation activities for children, and will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities: understanding of child development, both socially and physically; ability to work and communicate effectively and affectively with 5-12 year old children; willingness and ability to work outdoors during all seasons; ability to supervise student activitie inside a classroom if weather dictates a change in the schedule; ability to maintain a respectful play environment and keep eyes on students at all times; willingness to work with administrators and staff to ensure a safe and positive recess period; ability to maintain confidentiality of information as appropriate; ability to work as a team member, as well as function individually in making decisions about safety; willingness to receive appropriate training, including basic first aid, and a willingness to be supportive of the policies and goals of the school and District.

Application Procedure

Apply online.