HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlayground Duty AideNovember 2004
TITLE: Playground Duty Aide
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma.
Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.
Patient, yet firm.
Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.
Able to perform assigned duties.
Previous experience preferred, but not mandatory.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator.
JOB GOALS:
To support the delivery of School District 91’s written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement as tested with the Idaho Standards Achievement
Test.
To enable students to enjoy the group interaction and physical exercise that is an integral part of the district educational program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises students at playtime and maintains a harmonious atmosphere on the playground.
Takes part in in-service training programs.
Directs movement of groups to and from the playground.
Promotes safety.
Follows the District Discipline policy under the direction of the Building Administrator.
Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
Has regular and predictable attendance.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs all other duties as assigned.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The exact terms will be determined by the needs of the school and budgetary constraints. Wages will be in accordance with the Classified Salary Schedule as a Grade 3.
This is an “at will” position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The “employment
at will” policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless
the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees of District 91.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Building Administrator in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.
This position has been given an overall physical classification of light duty.
1 – 33% 34 – 66% 67-100%
Light 20 pounds 10 pounds < 1 pound
Medium 40 pounds 20 pounds 10 pounds
Heavy >50 pounds** 40 pounds 20 pounds
**Lifts over 50 pounds with proper body mechanics and 2 or more workers.
The following chart indicates the activities required for this position and their frequency.
None Occasional Frequent Constant
0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Standing [ ] [ ] [X] [ ]
Bending at waist [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Forward Reaching [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Overhead Reaching [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Climbing Ladders [X] [ ] [ ] [ ]
Squatting [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Walking [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
Repetitive arm/
shoulder movement [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Carrying [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Pushing [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Pulling [ ] [X] [ ] [ ]
Driving [X] [ ] [ ] [ ]