Lunch/Recess Aide High School

Job Duties, Responsibilities, and Essential Functions

• Monitor and control students’ behavior to maintain a safe and healthy environment that allows students to enjoy their meal and social activities.
• Communicate school rules to students.
• Maintain high standards for student conduct and enforce discipline according to school policy and the due process rights of students.
• Provide positive feedback to motivate students to develop and maintain appropriate behavior.
• Report discipline problems to the appropriate authority.
• Offer help to students when assistance is indicated.
• Avoid being intrusive.
• Clean up spills immediately to help prevent slipping and/or falling accidents.
• During an emergency, stay with and attend to the needs of the injured student. Send for immediate assistance.
• Report any unsafe conditions to the Food Service Supervisor and/or Building Principal.
• Wash tables, pick up trash, mop and/or sweep the floor.
• Help with other kitchen/cafeteria duties, as directed.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and training programs.
• Participate in professional growth activities, when requested.
• Serve as a role model for students.
• Demonstrate responsibility, citizenship, respect, and courtesy.
• Perform other duties, as directed.

Physical And Mental Abilities Required

• Ability to move freely throughout the building.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move equipment or supplies weighing up to twenty pounds.
• Ability to work with young children in activities that may require stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Ability to communicate effectively using language skills.
• Ability to maintain a non-punitive relationship with students and demonstrate fairness and patience while respecting their confidences.
• Ability to react productively to frequent interruptions and changing conditions.
• Ability to organize and complete tasks efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain a tactful disposition in dealing with administrators, staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Ability to be punctual and maintain a good attendance record.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue.
• Frequent interaction with disruptive or unruly children.
• Frequent exposure to student commotion.
• Work cooperatively with others.