Yard Duty Assistant

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.

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.

Positive behavior modification strategies and techniques.

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.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

None.

Written and oral proficiency in a second language.

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Phone inquiries are welcome at (818) 241‑3111, 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.

Prior to employment, a candidate must submit proof of freedom from tuberculosis. Also required after an offer of employment are a pre‑employment physical exam (district‑paid) and fingerprint clearance with the Department of Justice.

STATEMENT OF NON‑DISCRIMINATION (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973):
The Board of Education is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities and services shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and/or bullying based on actual or perceived sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, nationality, religion, age, sexual orientation, sexual preference, ancestry, ethnic group identification, gender, gender expression, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital or parental status, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or sexual harassment in any district service, program and/or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance.

The Board shall promote programs which ensure that unlawful discriminatory practices are eliminated in all district activities. The District will take steps to assure that the lack of English will not be a barrier to admission and participation in district programs. A copy of the District's Uniform Complaint Policy is available by calling (818) 241‑3111, Ext. 1457. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy of nondiscrimination should be directed to the following personnel:

Title IX Coordinator:
Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241‑3111, Ext. 1209,

Section 504 Coordinator:
Dr. Narineh Khemichian, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241‑3111, Ext. 1500,

Title II/ADA:
Dr. Kelly King, 223 North Jackson, (818) 241‑3111, Ext. 1209,