Playground Aide

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• Date Posted: 8/21/2026
• Location:
  
  Simonton Elementary School

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at .

About Us

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District comprises five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities.

If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.

• You will make a difference in children's lives, our future leaders
• School and Summer Breaks off work

About the Role

The Playground Aide supervises students on the playground, inthe cafeteria, and in other assigned areas. In addition, the employee encourages student activities that will contribute toward the health, safety, and desirable social skills and habits of the students while on theschool playground, during the lunch period, and at other assigned times and locations. The employee will also fulfill other related duties as required or assigned.

The Playground Aide will administer safety rules with students and make sure they follow all school guidelines and rules. Act as a mediator when needed to de-escalate issues between students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Employee supervises students on the playground, inthe cafeteria, and in other areas as assigned.
• In addition, the employee encourages student activities that will contribute toward the health, safety, and desirable social skills and habits of the students during the lunch period, and at other assigned times and locations.
• The employee will also fulfill other related duties as required or assigned.

What You Need

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Demonstrate professionalism in attitude and demeanor
• Positive, effective communication skills in dealing with students, employees, parents, and the community
• Must have or be able to obtain an IVPP Fingerprint Clearance card through the Arizona Department of Public Safety

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms; stand, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. The employee is frequently required to sit.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision,…