Top 17 School cafeteria Jobs in Tacoma, Wa

Paraeducator - Student Supervision
Bethel School District, WA —Tacoma, WA
- $22.17 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- School experience
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Trinity Services Group —Tacoma, WA
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- High school diploma or GED
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- AD&D insurance
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2026-27 Substitute Food Services
North Thurston Public Schools —Lacey, WA
- $18.67 an hour
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Basic math
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Environmental Resources Technician
Tacoma Community College —Tacoma, WA
- $41,820 - $55,596 a year
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1:1 PARAEDUCATOR – SOCIAL COMMUNICATION (SC)
South Kitsap School District —Port Orchard, WA
- $28.07 - $31.71 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
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PARAEDUCATOR – 1:1 FUNCTIONAL ADAPTIVE
South Kitsap School District —Port Orchard, WA
- $28.07 - $31.71 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
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School Kitchen Assistant Manager - Broadview Thomson K-8
Seattle Public Schools —Seattle, WA
- $22.21 - $26.83 an hour
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- 1 year
PARAEDUCATOR – FUNCTIONAL ADAPTIVE (FA)
South Kitsap School District —Port Orchard, WA
- $28.07 - $31.71 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
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School Kitchen Assistant Manager - Chief Sealth High School
Seattle Public Schools —Seattle, WA
- $22.21 - $26.83 an hour
- High school
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
School Kitchen Assistant Manager - McClure Middle School
Seattle Public Schools —Seattle, WA
- $22.21 - $26.83 an hour
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- 1 year
Factory Service Attendant-8820A
Boeing —Seattle, WA
- $20.32 - $27.11 an hour
- English
- Office
- Ability to climb stairs
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
Substitute - Pre K Assistant (Hourly) - 26-27
Seattle Public Schools —Seattle, WA
- $31.25 an hour
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Basic math
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SUBSTITUTE PARAEDUCATOR
South Kitsap School District —Port Orchard, WA
- $23.90 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
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Steward
Four Seasons —Seattle, WA
- $24.04 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Hotel
- High school diploma or GED
- Military leave

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Paraeducator - Student Supervision

Bethel School District, WA -
Tacoma, WA

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Job Details

$22.17 an hour
3 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Student supervision
Conflict resolution in education
Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Behavioral standards enforcement in schools
Safety regulations
Child safety supervision
Working with students
Student behavior monitoring
Infection control regulations
Classroom behavior management
Overseeing student conduct policies
Working with youth

Full Job Description

JobID: 14567

Position Type:
Classified/Paraeducator - Non-Instructional

Date Posted:
7/30/2026

Location:
NACHES TRAIL ELEM
(High-Needs School)

Closing Date:
08/05/2026

THIS POSITION IS FOR 3 HOURS PER DAY AT 164 DAYS PER YEAR.

This is a Cafeteria Student Supervision position with the hours of 11:10am- 2:10pm

PAY FOR POSITION: PSE Salary Schedule Level 3 - $ 22.17

Description:
This position's responsibilities are to ensure the safety and well-being of students in a variety of non-classroom settings, such as lunchrooms, hallways, and playgrounds.

Job Summary:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Depending upon the individual assignment, the Paraeducator - Student Supervision performs all or a combination of several of the following duties:

1. Supervises student behavior in the lunchroom, hallways or on playgrounds; monitors and mediates disputes; intervenes as necessary. Maintains order; determines and carries out appropriate disciplinary action as required; maintains discipline records.

2. Ensures that students follow rules and regulations on playground, in lunchroom, halls, bus loading areas, and other school areas; instructs students in proper behavior.

3. May assist in setting up lunch tables; assists in cleaning spills, wiping tables and related straightening of meal area; may dismiss children to recess.

4. Supervises safe use of playground equipment; periodically checks equipment for wear or damage; alerts appropriate staff member to needed repairs.

5. Monitors need for first aid for injured or ill students and refers for treatment as appropriate.

6. Ensures that adults on playground, school perimeter or in hallways have checked in at the school office; reports problems.

7. Establishes rapport with students. Communicates with teachers and administrators regarding student behaviors.

8. Organizes and participates in intramural sports, games and activities; may act as a referee. Teaches students the rules of various games and how to resolve problems cooperatively. Communicates intramural program to certificated staff.

9. Helps to involve isolated students in group activities. Provides positive contact.

10. Helps to integrate special needs students in group activities. May be assigned to work one-on-one with special needs students.

11. May monitor restrooms during lunch or recess.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

12. Patrols playground for lost items; instructs students to pick up and return equipment at the end of recess period.

13. May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.

14. Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the school principal or assigned administrator.

MENTAL DEMANDS
Required to deal with a wide range of student behaviors; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult individuals; requires alertness and safety awareness.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
May be required to work outdoors in inclement weather; required to stand for prolonged periods; may be required to lift, move or carry students or equipment; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; may need to take precautions to avoid exposure to student bodily fluids; exposed to high noise levels from students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
Education, training, skills, and experience necessary to carry out the assignment, experience working with school-aged children preferred.

Allowable Substitutions
Not applicable.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of safety rules, regulations and procedures. Effective oral communication skills. Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner. Ability to supervise and correct student behavior. Ability to learn and implement effective behavior management techniques. Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations. Ability to organize and supervise activities. Ability to follow and give instructions. Ability to be fair and consistent when working with children. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students. Ability to diffuse situations and resolve conflicts.

Licenses/Special Requirements
Requires fingerprinting and background check to determine that there have been no convictions involving physical molestation, abuse, injury or neglect of a minor. Must complete training in and adhere to district infection control plan. Valid first aid card may be required.

PSE UNIT AFFILIATION
Paraeducator/Special Services

WAGES AND BENEFITS
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Non-Discrimination Policy

Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Darius Alexander, [email protected], 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Mel Boyd, [email protected], 253.800.2029; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, [email protected], 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org.

El Distrito Escolar de Bethel no discrimina en sus programas ni actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, etnia, color, religion, credo, nacionalidad, orientacion sexual, expresion o identidad de genero, falta de hogar, estatus migratorio o de ciudadania, discapacidad, neurodiversidad, uso de perro guia entrenado o animal de servicio, edad, condicion de veterano o militar con baja honorable. Asimismo, ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos juveniles especificados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminacion: Cumplimiento de los Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora Escolar de Inclusion de Genero, Darius Alexander, [email protected], 253.800.2019; Coordinador del Titulo IX, Mel Boyd, [email protected], 253.800.2029; y Coordinadora 504, Melissa Munson-Merritt, [email protected], 253.800.2301. Todas las personas pueden ser localizadas en esta direccion 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. Las consultas sobre el Titulo IX tambien pueden dirigirse a la Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR) del Departamento de Educacion de los Estados Unidos. Para mas informacion sobre las politicas de no discriminacion y discriminacion por razon de sexo, los procedimientos de reclamacion, y sobre como comunicar una preocupacion o queja visite: www. bethelsd.org.

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