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Position Type:
Support Staff/Playground Assistant
Date Posted:
6/8/2026
Location:
Jonathan Alder Jr. High School
Date Available:
8/18/26
Non-Instructional Aide (Playground/Lunch/Office Coverage)
182 school day contract
Step 0 = $18.41
Qualifies for SERS/Vision/Life benefits
JAJHS - 2.5 hrs per day 10:15-12:45
Approximate Salary (2.5 x $18.41 x 182 = $8376.55 / 24 = $349.02)
- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
Essential Job Functions
- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
Additional Duties:
Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
Assist individual students in performing activities initiated by the teachers.
Supervise children in the classroom, hallway, lunchroom, to/from the bus, and playground.
Reinforce learning in small groups or with individuals while the teacher works with other students.
Provide assistance with individualized programmed materials.
Score objective tests and papers and maintain appropriate records for teachers.
Assist the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior.
Assist the teacher with crisis problems and behavior management.
Assist in preparation /production of instructional materials.
Carry out instructional programs designed by the teacher.
Work with the teacher to develop classroom schedules.
Operate and maintain classroom equipment.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Travel Requirements
- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt