Lunchroom Paraprofessional

Posted: Continuous 2012-07-18
 

THIS POSTING IS NOT FOR A SPECIFIC VACANT POSITION.  YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE REVIEWED AS POSITIONS BECOME AVAILABLE PRIOR TO AND DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.

 

Position Summary:

 

This position is responsible for large-group student supervision during the lunch/recess period at elementary buildings and during the lunch period at secondary buildings.  Implementation of positive and consistent expectations will provide both emotional and physical safety to each individual student.

 

Positions are typically two to three hours per day; late morning to early afternoon; current rate of pay is $12.25/hour.

 

Primary Job Functions:

 

- Familiarize students with and enforce a set of appropriate and expected behavioral guidelines and consequences for lunch periods.

- Develop and maintain positive relatinships with students.

- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all building staff.

- Wash lunchroom tables and provide general clean up between lunch periods and after the last lunch period each day.

- Escort students to lunchroom, restrooms, lockers and nurse's office, as necessary.

- Provide on-site conflict resolution, referring incidents to building administration for attention.

- Maintain a high level of fairness, confidentiality, respect and equity for all students, staff and families.

 

Elementary Building Specific:

- Daily supervision of outside recess activities.

- Direct safe movement of groups of students to and from recess area, which may include walking through parking and bus loading areas.

- Encourage students to engage in appropriate recess activities, recommend activities as necessary.

- Ensure play equipment is used safely and notify building principal of any equipment in need of repair.

- Maintain a marmonious and all-inclusive atmosphere for students during the lunch and recess periods.

 

Secondary Building Specific:

- Monitor and record student behavior in accordance with standards set forth by building administration.

- Provide other student and area supervision as directed.

 

Required:

 

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Ability to meet Highly Qualified status as defined by District 833.

- Competencies as required by the State of MN, Federal government and/or District 833

- Ability to pass fitness for duty test.

- Ability to establish guidelines of behavior and to enforce consequences in a consistent manner.

- Ability to supervise large groups of students.

- Ability to model appropriate behavior, neat appearance and proper grammar usage.

- Demonstrates an appreciation of youth.

- Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

- Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.

 

Working Conditions:

 

- Physical demands:  Consistent standing, use of vision, frequent walking, reaching and bending, lifting/carying up to 40 lbs, loud noises; occasional sitting, stooping, stretching/reaching, computer use.

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