Non-Instructional Assistant (Lunchroom) (Middle School)

Department: Assigned Building
Reports to: Assigned Building Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) - Educational Support Professional Association

About the Role

Responsible for student supervision in the hallways, cafeteria and during recess.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students at recess, during lunchtime, and in hallways.
• Maintains a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging peaceful resolution of conflicts.
• Directs movement of groups in a safe and organized manner to and from recess in addition to monitoring students in hallways.
• Assists students in cafeteria clean-up.
• Participates in in-service training as directed.
• Demonstrates understanding of students’ needs.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students.

Requirements

• High School diploma; preference given to those having a minimum of two years college.
• Previous experience with children, especially at-risk students or students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, students, parents and/or administrators.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to operate office equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to work both inside as well as outside for recess periods.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The employee must work with parents, staff, students and administrators continuously meeting multiple demands from several people.
• The employee is continuously responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

Pay

Starting rate: $16.75/hour

Schedule

Part-time, 10 months
10:30 am to 2:00 pm daily