FY27: Lunch Hour Aide, 1 hr / 10 mos, Potomac ES, TPT

Summary Description

Under general supervision, monitors student activities and behavior on the playground and during student lunch periods. Monitors class during testing or brief absence of teacher; may assist teachers in classroom activities, and perform general clerical tasks.

Physical Demands

• Ability to patrol for extended periods of time and during all types of weather.
• Ability to supervise playground/recreational activities, including the enforcement of safety rules, appropriate behavior standards and playground/cafeteria rules and procedures.

Special Requirements

None.

Job Specific Information

• The wage range for this assignment is between $18.00 and $ per hour. The exact wage depends on multiple factors including but not limited to: the nature of the project, prior experience in MCPS, and current negotiated agreements.
• This is a Temporary Part Time (TPT) position that does not include benefits.

Lunch Hour Aide Job Grade

7

Organization

Potomac Elementary School

Primary Location

Potomac

Schedule

Part-time

Working Months

10

Shift

Day

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable school regulations, practices and procedures, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge.
• Knowledge of games appropriate for play during recess.
• Some knowledge of the field of child development.
• Some knowledge of student behavior management techniques.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff and others.
• Ability to effectively monitor elementary students and to supervise playground and recreational activities.
• Ability to communicate with students during lunch periods.
• Considerable patience and demonstrated skills in working with children.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education, Training, Experience

• A high school or GED diploma required.
• Experience working with children of elementary school age.

Certificate, License

• A first aid and CPR certificate is desirable.