BES Playground Aides

Playground Aide-

Position reports to the building level administration.

OVERALL OBJECTIVE AND SUMMARY

Assists and oversees students' recreational playground activities and conduct on assigned school campus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Escorts students to and from play areas. Maintains order with students, ensuring proper behavior and safety.
• • Oversees students engaged in recreational, sports, and play activities. May instruct students in games and other activities.
• • Ensures proper behavior and safe use of playground equipment. Observes and controls behavior of students according to approved procedures. Maintains order among students on the school grounds during breaks, breakfast/lunch periods and in the cafeteria.
• • Assists students in developing and observing acceptable rules of conduct.
• • Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• • Student behavior and the techniques for overseeing students in unstructured settings.
• • Interpersonal skills to manage student behavior.
• • Basic report writing and record keeping skills.
• • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Ability to:

• • Learn District and site policies, procedures, and regulations. With this comes an expectation to follow the employee handbook and maintain confidentiality.
• • Enforce school regulations.
• • Work independently in carrying out the duties of the position.
• • Organize and monitor recreational games and play activities.
• • Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward students.
• • Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• • Communicate effectively with students and adults both orally and in writing.
• • Take precautions against exposure to health and safety risks.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

This position requires:

• • Visual acuity to observe students.
• • Sufficient ambulatory ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk continually, and occasionally pull, push, or lift medium weight objects.
• • Auditory ability to carry on conversations and project voice in a noisy outdoor or large indoor room environment.
• • Speaking and hearing to communicate in person or over the phone.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The position requires a High School diploma. Experience working with youths in play­related settings is desired.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

None required.