Yard Duty Assistant

job title

substitute assignments

under general supervision of the site administrator and/or elementary yard duty leader, supervises students, monitors, supports, and controls the designated areas of an elementary school campus and parking areas, and assists in assuring the safety of students; and performs other related duties as assigned. Application filing period will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. Recruitment may close at any time.

Various opportunities exist for substitute assignments (temporary/as needed basis). All positions are part-time and are 3.5 hours per day. Various work shifts are available. Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate at the first step only. Assignments may be in any part of the district boundaries (glendale, la crescenta or montrose). Based on the immediate and future needs of the district, the same recruitment may also be used to fill permanent positions as opportunities become available.

note: the following is only a partial list of examples of duties. A more complete list of duties and responsibilities for this classification can be found on our website at  
-provides supervision to children during non-instructional periods, under direction of a site administrator and/or elementary yard duty leader.

-supervises students and enforces school procedures in assigned areas of the playground, outdoor eating areas, cafeteria, indoor assembly areas, halls, restrooms, and at other locations during assigned hours.

-enforces school rules and safety regulations, security, discipline and activity rules where assigned.

-works closely with staff in eliminating behavior problems occurring during assigned work hours in the activities in which students are engaged, such as at recess, lunch, before, and after school.

-escorts students to various parts of the campus, and assists ill students to the health office.

-performs other related duties as assigned.

knowledge of: positive behavior modification strategies and techniques. Ability to: establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships. Reinforce positive behaviors, motivate, and address inappropriate behaviors with students. Understand and carry out verbal and written instruction. Deal firmly, tactfully, and effectively with students. Lift and carry moderately heavy objects, normally not exceeding twenty (20) pounds. Minimum requirements education: high school diploma or ged equivalent.

Experience:

none desirable: written and oral proficiency in a second language.

to apply: visit  Step-by-step online employment application guide:  Phone inquiries are welcome at , ext. 1378. Note regarding the salary: the listed salary rate represents the first and last steps of the salary range. Substitute employees are paid a fixed hourly rate at the first step. For permanent positions, the examination process will include a qualifications appraisal interview. Candidates will be notified of the date at the appropriate time.

after an offer of employment a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer, the candidate must complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain fingerprint clearance through the department of justice and the federal bureau of investigation (district-paid). The onboarding process includes legally mandated training(s) and reference checks. In addition, pursuant to senate bill 848 (sb848), the district is required to conduct reference checks that include inquiry into whether the applicant has ever been the subject of a credible complaint, investigation, or disciplinary action related to child abuse, sexual misconduct, or sexual harassment.