Noon Duty Assistant

About the role

The Noon Duty Assistant assists in maintaining a safe and orderly environment, discipline, and student control during non-instructional periods.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in assigned areas including cafeteria, lunch area, indoor assembly areas, outdoor eating areas, halls, restrooms, playground, buses or other vehicles, street crossing area, and at other assigned locations.
• Enforce safety, security, discipline, and activity rules assigned. Redirect students to more appropriate activities, when needed.
• Report problems or situations of a serious nature, including recurrent behavior problems and safety hazards, to principal or other appropriate certificated employee.
• Set up and prepare for activities; maintain records as needed including discipline referrals and written statements; maintain control over equipment and materials used; maintain good order and discipline.
• Organize and coordinate non-instructional activities for maximum benefit to students; observe all aspects of duties assigned.
• Check restrooms.
• Safeguard students from harm or injury.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities for the classification.
• Ability to supervise and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward others.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to respond appropriately to feedback, direction, and evaluation.
• Ability to display sufficient stamina to permit performance of duties in inclement weather.
• Ability to be tactful and helpful under unfavorable or difficult situations.
• Ability to effectively and objectively handle difficult and/or angry people.