Playground Monitor

Playground Monitor (10005)

Evergreen Public Schools Fishers Landing Elementary School – Vancouver, Washington

Job : 5842091

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

LOCATION: Fishers Landing Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Principal

DEPARTMENT: Elementary

Hours / Work Times:

• 4.83 Hours Per Day (8:45 a.m. – 2:05 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)
• 3.25 Hours on Early-Release Days (8:45 a.m. – 12:00 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 07/24/26. Expected start date:
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. 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 sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position.

SELECTED CANDIDATES: 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. The district conducts confidential reference checks and 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 strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful.

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 unsafe areas.
• 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 specific 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.…