PENDERGAST SCHOOL DISTRICT

                                                      Job Description

JOB TITLE:    Playground Assistant (Part time)

SUMMARY:    The job of Playground Assistant is done for the purpose(s) of providing for the safety and welfare of students during non-classroom activities; communicating observations and incidents that may impact students’ general well-being; and providing appropriate emergency care as may be necessary. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Social Security Card
• Proof of immunity to Measles and German Measles
• Valid picture ID
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP) https://psp.azdps.gov/services/fccFormTriage

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Job-related experience

Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Administers first-aid for the purpose of providing immediate emergency care
2. Assists students with personal care requirements for the purpose of addressing immediate need or referring to appropriate party
3. Diffuses potential emergency situations for the purpose of minimizing disruptions of campus activities and/or injury to students or staff
4. Monitors campus environment for the purpose of ensuring unauthorized persons are not on school grounds in violation of school and district policies
5. Monitors playground equipment for the purpose of providing equipment for playground activities
6. Monitors students during assigned periods, lunch periods and recesses within a variety of school environments (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, classrooms, library, bus stops, cafeteria, etc.) for the purpose of providing for the safety and welfare of students
7. Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, violations of campus rules, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to teachers and/or administration
8. Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities
9. Facilitates games among students for the purpose of providing age-appropriate activities
10. Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:  

Skills are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.  Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:  various position-specific skills.   

Knowledge is required to perform basic math; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step oral and written instructions.  Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: various position-specific information learned on-the-job.

Ability is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment.  Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.  Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.  In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans.  Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited.  Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; and communicating with diverse groups.    

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget.  Utilization of significant resources from other work units may be required to perform the job’s functions.  There is continual opportunity to have some impact the Organization’s services.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands:  occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling; and some fine-finger dexterity.  Generally the job requires 0% sitting, 20% walking and 80% standing.  The job is preformed under some temperature extremes and some hazardous conditions.