Lunch Recess Paraprofessional
Description

Job Title: Lunch/Recess Paraprofessional

Job Classification: Part-Time

Reports To: Success Academy Building Principal

Work Schedule: School Calendar/Times: Up to 29 hours per week


General Description:

The Lunch/Recess Paraprofessionals provide supervision of students in the lunchroom and at the playground facilities to help ensure a safe and healthy school environment for students.


Qualifications

High School Diploma. Preference will be given to candidate with prior work experience in an educational setting.


Primary Responsibilities

  • 100% supervise students involved in various activities
  • Assist in the supervision of large and small groups of students while they are in areas like the lunchroom, hallways, playground area, restrooms, and classrooms
  • Supervise students during the lunch/recess/transition period in an area designated by the principal
    • Encourage students to eat their lunch as soon as they have been seated
    • Open containers and condiments and assist with cutting up food for students as needed
    • Encourage students to stay on task of eating their meal by reminding them to remain seated and use inside voices
    • Support students as they move through the customer service line in an orderly fashion
    • Direct students to their seats
    • Dismiss students when they are finished eating
    • Assist in cleaning up the lunch area when needed
    • Treat students in a courteous and kind manner
  • Monitor students for appropriate behavior while supervising them
    • Remind students to keep their hands and feet to themselves
    • Remind students to keep the noise to a manageable level
    • Provide guidance to children in the lunchroom/playground areas, ensure safety, and assist with injured children
    • Refer concerns to the Principal if a student is not following school rules
    • Notify the Principal of students who are not eating lunch consistently
  • Perform other duties as assigned or requested including attending professional development/meetings in-services and workshops

Essential Skills and Abilities

  • Experience and expertise in behavioral management and collaborative problem-solving
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time, and maintain schedule flexibility
Requirements

High School Diploma. Preference will be given to candidate with prior work experience in an educational setting.