Part Time Noon Duty Paraprofessional

About the Role

The primary function of this position is to provide a safe and supervised environment for students in the cafeteria and on the playground during lunch periods. The role is supervised by the building Principal and involves duties performed in a school cafeteria and outdoors, with exposure to inclement weather. May also assist classroom teachers with individual, small group, or whole group instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe and supervised environment for students in the cafeteria, adjacent areas, and on the playground.
• Enforces school rules and administers disciplinary actions.
• Redirects unwanted behaviors and provides conflict resolution.
• Provides First Aid assistance as needed.
• Checks sports and recreational equipment in and out.
• Ensures students return to class in a timely manner.
• Reports hazardous conditions, situations, and serious disciplinary problems to a supervisor or the building Principal.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices.
• May perform other monitoring duties as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Ability to instruct students in one-on-one and small group situations, at the direction of the General Education Teacher.

Knowledge

• School rules and behavior requirements.
• Disciplinary and behavior modification methods and techniques.
• Basic playground safety techniques and objectives.

Abilities

• Follow oral and written instructions and observe District policies and procedures.
• Provide a safe environment for students in a cafeteria and playground setting.
• Discern and react appropriately to emergency or safety situations.
• Prepare and maintain required records, files, reports, logs, statistics, and documentation.
• Operate standard playground and safety equipment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, staff members, and other District personnel.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain student and District confidentiality.
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively, and discern sounds such as students in distress.
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to comprehend written instructions and discern students in distress or violating behavior codes.
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to operate standard playground and safety equipment.
• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to stand for long periods, walk, work in a school cafeteria and outdoor playground environments, and lift up to 20 pounds.

Benefits

District benefit package for full-time employees working 20+ hours per week includes:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• $30,000 life insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Unlimited accumulation of sick leave.
• Personal, bereavement, professional leave, and vacation (if applicable).
• Credit reimbursement of up to $300 per year.