Para Educator - Recess & Lunch Supervisor

Job Details Job ID: 5861887 Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time) Re-Posted: Aug 6, 2026 Starting Date: Aug 27, 2026 Locations Friday Harbor Elementary School - Friday Harbor, Washington Job Description JOB SUMMARY This position works under the supervision of the principal and assumes responsibility for the safety and welfare of students under their charge while students are in the lunch area, classrooms (on rainy days), and playground and while students are on their way to and from designated eating and play areas. ESSENTIAL DUTIES Depending upon individual assignment, the Para Educator performs one or more of the following duties as directed by the supervisor. - Supervise students throughout lunch - Clean tops and seating areas of lunch tables and counters - Keep debris off floor and under lunch tables - Wipe up spills in lunch area - Remind students of lunchroom, line, hallway, and recess expectations - Report any unsafe conditions to principal - Maintain visible contact with students on playgrounds to insure safety - Other duties as assigned at the specific site KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Ability to supervise students in order to maintain appropriate safety and order - Knowledge of basic first aid procedures - Knowledge of the school’s behavior expectations - Effective oral communication skills - Ability to deal with children in a positive and confident manner - Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations - Ability to follow instructions - Ability to be fair and consistent when working with children - Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff - Ability to lift and carry children weighing up to 50 pounds MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Experience working with school-aged children - Experience in a school setting desirable Allowable Substitution None. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to Principal (evaluated by Principal). WORKING CONDITIONS Experiences frequent interruptions. Required to work outdoors at times in inclement weather and to deal with sometimes angry or distraught students. Exposed to possible infectious disease. LICENSES/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Completes training in first aid and CPR as required by the district. Requires fingerprinting and criminal record check for felonies and child abuse. CONDITIONS The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Position Type: Part-Time