Paraeducator Playground​/Noon Duty

Overview

Para educator Playground/ Noon Duty – Mount Vernon School District 320 Jefferson Elementary, Mount Vernon, Washington. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5513677

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 27, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Feb 9, 2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $26.93 to $33.92 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Classified Personnel

Job Description:

Para educator– Playground/Noon Duty (Cafeteria)

Responsible to:
Building Principal

Work Year: 180 Days / 6 hours per day

General:
Under the supervision of building administration, responsible for the supervision of children during noon lunchroom and playground activities; will promote appropriate activities so that students may interact in a safe environment.

• Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent.
• At a minimum, AA degree or higher, or two years of college (72 quarter credits), or ability to meet State-determined performance standards in reading, math and writing (i.e., para educator assessment) if assignment includes building instructional support to students.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Bilingual (Spanish) skills may be required.
• Previous successful experience of working with children.
• Physical ability to walk and actively circulate in the lunchroom area and on playground in all weather conditions.
• Valid First Aid certificate and CPR training preferred.
• Must possess good time management skills.
• Sensitivity towards children; ability to promote a child’s self concept.
• Must be able to function in a calm, efficient, courteous manner under stress and to exercise careful judgment, confidentiality and tact in the performance of duties.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions and be able to work independently.
• Must be able to work with staff and students, including the monitoring and disciplining of student activities.
• Ability to maintain consistent presence at assigned worksite and regular work hours specified under contract.
• Must comply with all district policies and code of professional conduct.

• Supervise students in the lunchroom and on the school playground or fieldhouse.
• Maintain a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging peaceful resolution of conflicts.
• Observe and direct students while actively circulating on the playground within assigned zone and in the lunch area; avoid congregating with other playground para educators.
• Help students in developing good habits of sportsmanship; encourage and promote courtesy among students.
• Visually check grounds and surroundings for hazards; report unauthorized activities and/or persons on school grounds. Personal cell phones must be secured and only used to report an emergency.
• Responsible to carry a charged radio and first aid packet while on duty.
• Report unsafe conditions or broken equipment to appropriate building administrator.
• Ensure student safety rules are obeyed; assist in the application of school site discipline policy and student conduct code.
• Organize group games and activities.
• Encourage student responsibility for play equipment.
• Direct movement of groups to and from playground, lunchroom and classrooms in a safe and organized manner.
• Assist students in lunchroom cleanup; enforce school procedures related to eating areas.
• Perform such other duties as, from time to time, may be required.

Educational and/or

Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent; previous experience working with school-age children desirable. First Aid card and CPR training may be required.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of words. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff. Bilingual skills desirable.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement,…