POSITION SUMMARY:
The Temporary Duty Support position provides student supervision and safety support during non-instructional periods of the school day. This role supports smooth school operations by assisting with student arrival and dismissal, monitoring recess and lunch activities, and reinforcing positive behavior expectations.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Provide students a safe and secure environment at all times, including during outdoor activities supervision during arrival, dismissal, and recess.
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Respond to minor conflicts or disruptions, providing redirection as necessary, and reporting more serious incidents.
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Understand and maintain district guidelines regarding safety and confidentiality.
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Maintain a confidential non-judgmental manner towards the students, staff and programs.
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Maintaining open communication with educators, nutrition services staff, and school administration regarding student behavior and any concerns.
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Employ good judgment in a variety of situations, including emergencies and when responding to student and/or safety concerns.
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Observe students for any potential issues like conflicts, injuries, or distress, and provide appropriate support or report concerns to relevant staff.
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Develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, supervisor, staff, and families.
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May administer first aid
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
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Effective oral and written communication skills.
Basic child development and age-appropriate student behavior. -
Positive behavior supports and de-escalation principles.
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School safety practices and supervision expectations.
Ability to:
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Support inclusive, equitable, and welcoming school environment.
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Supervise groups of students in both indoor and outdoor settings.
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Maintain student safety and respond appropriately to minor conflicts or behavioral concerns.
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Communicate clearly and respectfully with students, staff, and families as needed
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Follow school and district procedures, schedules, and directions for site administrators.
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Model calm, consistent, and respectful behavior.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: Working with children in a school, childcare, youth program, sports, or community setting is required. Ability to work scheduled shifts aligned to school arrival, dismissal, lunch, and recess times as directed by the school administrator.
CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.
SALARY: $20.86 per hour
WORK YEAR: 192 day calendar
FTE: 0.20 (up to 8 hours per week)
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WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions are outlined in the job classification for the position and are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Persons with certain disabilities may be capable of performing the essential duties of this class with or without reasonable accommodation, depending on the nature of the disability.
Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an elementary, middle, K-8 and/or High School campus environment with extensive student, staff, and family contact and frequent interruptions. Work hours vary by school and program.
Hazards: Potential conflict situations.
Physical Demands: Primary functions require standing for extended periods of time; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person; seeing to read, prepare, and assure the accuracy of documents; close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; standing outside in various weather conditions.
Remote Work Eligibility: Not eligible.
Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials. With the District’s focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.
The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran’s status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.
504 Coordinator: Katie Loewen, [email protected], 503-916-3337 x63337
ADA Coordinator: Jey Buno, [email protected], 503-916-3360
Director of Civil Rights: Dr. Bobby Cruz, [email protected], 503-839-3660
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