Substitute Supervisory Assistant

The purpose of this position is to actively supervise and support students in the lunchroom, playground, and throughout the school premises as assigned. The Lunchroom/Playground Supervisor helps maintain a safe, positive, and orderly environment while encouraging appropriate student behavior and interactions.

• Supervise students in the lunchroom, playground, hallways, and other assigned areas.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students while reinforcing appropriate behavior.
• Monitor student behavior and provide appropriate intervention in accordance with school rules, procedures, and expectations.
• Assist students with the orderly procurement of their lunches.
• Monitor and assist with the safe and orderly transition of students to and from the lunchroom, playground, and other areas.
• Assist students with cleaning up after themselves, including spills, wiping tables, and disposing of trash.
• Promote positive student interactions and encourage appropriate problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment for all students.
• Report significant behavioral, safety, or other student concerns to the appropriate teacher, administrator, or supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Demonstrated reliability and excellent attendance.
• Ability to work effectively with students and staff in a school environment.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with children and adults.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children.
• Demonstrated ability to redirect children in a positive, proactive, and respectful manner.
• Ability to recognize when student behavior requires intervention and determine an appropriate response.
• Ability to recognize when an issue should be referred to a teacher, principal, or other appropriate staff member.
• Keen observation skills and the ability to remain attentive to student activities and safety.
• Ability to follow established school rules, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student information.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Seldom (less than 10%)

• Lifting up to 20 lbs
• Sitting
• Exposure to outside elements

Limited (10-30%)

• Exposure to human-borne pathogens
• Twisting, pushing, pulling

Moderate (31-60%)

• Walking
• Stooping, bending

Frequent (61-100%)

• Lifting/carrying up to 10 lbs
• Standing

• Applicants must complete the application online d.org and must include the following:
• Resume
• Confidential reference checks (at least 1, including the most recent supervisor)

As required by RCW 28A.400.303, school district employees are required to complete a Washington State Patrol (WSP) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background check. Newly hired employees are responsible for the completion of the background check prior to hire.

Verification of identity and United States Work Authorization must be completed before employment commences.

Please contact Suzanne McKibbon at  if disability accommodation is needed during the application process.

Notice of Nondiscrimination:
Deer Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities, including employment, on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or 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.

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to:

• Sam Abrahms
• Home Link Assistant Principal
• sam.abrams

• Suzanne Mc Kibbon
• Director of Special Services
• suzanne.mckibbon

• Kirstin Hermann
• Assistant Special Service Director
• kristin.hermann

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