Instructional Support / Lunch Monitor

Job Description Summary/Objective

Instructional Support personnel under the direction of the teacher and building administrator, delivers supplemental academic support aligned to school improvement goals. The position also includes lunchroom supervision duties to ensure student safety and well-being during non-instructional periods.

Essential Functions

• Working with identified students.
• Executing lessons already planned by the classroom teacher.
• Reporting to the classroom teacher any concerns that may arise (academic or behavior) that are noticed.
• Preparing for the day in case of absence (sub plans).
• Providing supplemental activities to use with groups as time provides.
• Being a role model for the students and teaching leadership attributes.
• Instructing students in the classroom, hallways, cafeterias, etc.
• Monitoring student behavior, promoting positive interactions, and addressing minor issues proactively.
• Aiding students with lunch procedures and supporting schoolwide expectations.
• Ensuring cleanliness and supporting cafeteria staff in maintaining an organized lunch environment.
• Enforcing administration policies and rules governing students.
• Substituting in classrooms when needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities with this position.

Competencies

• Process Improvement
• Analysis of information
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Thoroughness
• Ability to multi-task

Work Environment

This job operates in a school environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 60 college credits/Associate degree and/or the required credentials under NCLB.
• Valid substitute permit.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.