Twin Hills Union School District
Position Announcement

BEFORE SCHOOL YARD ASSISTANT APPLE BLOSSOM SCHOOL
Part time 5 days per week for 0.50 hours per day – 3 positions

The Before School Yard Assistant is under the supervision of and evaluated by the Site Administrator. The Before
School Yard Assistant is responsible for supervising and maintaining a safe and orderly environment for all
students during before school recess/break period including going to and coming from these activities, as well as
being responsible for supervising and maintaining a safe and orderly environment for all students during the drop
off period before school starts for the day. This position requires fingerprint clearance and TB testing.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
➢ Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Any experience working with elementary school age children (can be as a volunteer)

➢ Knowledge of:

• English in written and verbal form including the use of correct grammar and vocabulary
• Campus rules and regulations affecting school behaviors; methods of dealing with students under normal

as well as adverse circumstances; enforcement techniques
➢ Ability to:

• Bilingual – English/Spanish desirable
• Exercise good judgment, use discretion, maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrate good mental, emotional and physical health
• Be prompt and present a neat, clean appearance
• Direct traffic flow in parking lot and drop off area, maintaining safety of pedestrians and vehicles
• Monitor and control large groups of students, enforce the school rules, maintain discipline, be firm and

time

➢ ADA Requirement: Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform assigned duties, including lifting

twenty (20) pounds on an occasional basis and in excess of twenty (20) pounds with assistance

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
➢ Supervise students before school including while they eat, helping as necessary, maintaining order and ensure

eating area is clean after use by instructing students to pick up after themselves
➢ Supervise students while they arrive for school helping as necessary, maintaining order and ensure play ground and

hallways are safe and orderly
➢ When supervising students assume responsibility for their safety and well being and maintain order and discipline

through caring, respectful strategies
➢ Report all injuries incurred by children to teacher or school office. Do not move student in event of broken bones or

head injuries, send someone to office for help
➢ Promote positive socialization. Deal with playground arguments and disturbances in a fair manner as they arise, do

not put off complaints. Mediate student discussion after receiving a complaint, referring serious or repeated problems
to the site administrator

➢ Walk around assigned area while supervising, do not stand in one place
➢ Restrict all observations, never discuss a child’s behavior off site or with inappropriate school personnel
➢ Participate in staff meetings and conferences when the need arises
➢ Follow accepted principles, practices, rules, and regulations of the district
➢ Perform other related duties as assigned

PAY SCALE - CLASSIFIED:
Range A

The Twin Hills Union School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Essential Job Functions

(Constantly = over 2/3 time, Frequently = 1/3 – 2/3 time, Occasionally = under 1/3 time, seldom = under 7% time)

Work Conditions

• Location: Work is performed 5% within the school indoor setting, 95% in an outdoor setting, walking on