Playground Monitor Job Vancouver area,Washington USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Playground Monitor (9968)

Playground Monitor

Location:

Burnt Bridge Creek Elementary School

Reports To:

Principal

Department:
Elementary

Hours / Work Times

4.54 Hours Per Day (9:40 a.m.

- 2:42 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)

3.08 Hour Per Day on Early Release Days (9:25 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m.)

190 Days Per Year (180 student days / 10 holidays)

A valid First Aid/CPR card must be submitted to Classified Personnel within 45 days of hire. Only courses with a "hands-on" component taught by a certified instructor are acceptable.

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 07/06/26.

This Position is expected to begin August 24, 2026

Position Duration:
Permanent

Classification Group:
Para educator Class I

Salary Placement:
New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). For additional information click EPS Benefits Information.
Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

Stance Statement:
Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically.

Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

Summary Statement:
Under the supervision of the building Principal, the Playground Monitor is responsible for supervision of students on the playground and surrounding areas and/or in the cafeteria so that the safety and well being of all students is guaranteed.

Essential Functions:

Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.

Supervise and monitor students on the playground and surrounding areas until they return to their respective classroom(s), keeping students out of hallways, away from parking lots, bike racks, and other areas that are considered unsafe.

Establish and maintain a safe and cooperative attitude on the playground.

Understand and enforce the playground rules and procedures.

Carry out discipline procedures as defined by the building principal.

Record any student behavior that is not acceptable and/or appropriate.

Identify unsafe playground equipment and submit a written report to the building principal outlining specifics problem(s).

Submit a written report of all playground injuries to the building principal as soon as they occur.

Perform first aid/CPR when necessary.

Other Responsibilities:

Perform cafeteria monitor duties when necessary.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

Required:

Vision (66-100%) - Hearing (66-100%) - Speaking (66-100%)

Standing (66-100%) - Carrying (33-66%) - Writing (33-66%)

Walking (66-100%) - Stooping (33-66%) - Bending (33-66%)

Required to work outside in inclement weather conditions.

- Lifting Up to 75 lbs. with assistance (Up to 33%) - Acceptable Attendance

Mental Demands

Required:

Problem Solving (66-100%) Verbal Communication (66-100%)

Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are only an estimate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered in order for them to perform the essential functions of the job.

(66-100%) = Continuously (33-66%) = Frequently (Up to 33%) =…