Playground Assistant

Jemtegaard Middle School

1 hours per day (TBD) Monday-Friday

Start and end times are subject to variation based upon changing needs
180 days/year (Student attendance days only)

This position starts with the 2025-26 school year

60-day probation for new hires

Rate of pay: $20.12 - $23.10

Purpose Statement:

The job of Playground Assistant is done for the purpose/s of monitoring students and the recess environment; maintaining playground equipment; and evaluating situations to ensure a safe environment for students staff and the District.

This job reports to Building Administrator

Essential Functions

• Maintains recess equipment and playground for the purpose of ensuring a safe and sanitary environment.
  Monitors students for the purpose of ensuring the safety and welfare of students.
• Performs inventory of recess equipment (e.g. balls cones etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items for students use.
• Prepares a variety of reports for the purpose of documenting activities providing written reference and/or conveying information.
• Responds to inquiries (e.g. students teachers administrators and/or parents) for the purpose of solving problems providing information and/or directing to other sources.

Other Functions

• Assists students with schoolwork for the purpose of providing leadership and guidance.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures write routine documents and speak clearly; and understand complex multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: behavior and crisis management techniques; age appropriate activities; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with other problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating in a positive non-threatening manner; exhibiting tact and patience; and building effective relationships.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading guiding and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to impact the Organizations services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling; some stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting 80% walking and 15% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and a generally hazard free environment.

Experience Job related experience is desired.

Education High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses

Valid First Aid Certificate

Continuing Ed./Training Clearances

WA State Misconduct Clearance

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Non Exempt Sch A Staff Assistants Playground

Salary Grade

Schedule A - Playground Assistant

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Washougal School District 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 gender 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:

Civil Rights Coordinator: Connor McCroskey ;
Title IX Officer: Brian Wilde ;
Section 504 Coordinator: Connor McCroskey .