(2) Lunch/Recess/Open Area Supervisor

Barrington-220-School-District; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Community Unit School District 220 in Barrington, Illinois, seeks a Lunch/Recess Supervisor to oversee students during lunch, recess and open periods at Sunny Hill Elementary School. The role supports safe, orderly lunchroom and outdoor activities, and works with staff to enforce rules.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong listening and communication skills, patience, ability to manage large groups, and basic English proficiency.

Qualifications

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2. Develops positive relationships with a broad range of students, staff, and community members.
• 3. Able to demonstrate patience and gain students' cooperation.
• 4. Able to manage large groups of children and maintain order.
• 5. Demonstrates good listening skills and communicates effectively.
• 6. Demonstrates proficient use of English language in written and oral forms.
• 7. Use/operate technology and equipment related to the position/job.
• 8. Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• 1. Ensures that students follow lunch and recess procedures and rules.
• 2. Circulates throughout the cafeteria, recess environments, study areas, and the commons area at BHS and provides assistance to students on an as needed basis (e.g., opening food packages).
• 3. Assists in lunchroom clean-up.
• 4. Monitors student behavior and works with students to resolve conflicts peacefully.
• 5. Manages the safe and orderly movement of children in a variety of settings, including to and from the playground, classroom, and lunchroom and hallways during passing periods. Maintains a safe environment for students at all times.
• 6. Ensures compliance with all emergency procedures and in conformity with procedures adopted by the District and emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of students.
• 7. Reports safety, sanitary and other hazards to supervisor.
• 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patience

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Openings as of 8/18/2026

(2) Lunch/Recess/Open Area Supervisor JobID: 7663

• Date Posted: 8/10/2026


• Location: Sunny Hill Elementary School


• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year


• Closing Date: When Filled

BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220 BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010

JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent.


• 2. Develops positive relationships with a broad range of students, staff, and community members.


• 3. Able to demonstrate patience and gain students' cooperation.


• 4. Able to manage large groups of children and maintain order.


• 5. Demonstrates good listening skills and communicates effectively.


• 6. Demonstrates proficient use of English language in written and oral forms.


• 7. Use/operate technology and equipment related to the position/job.


• 8. Able to walk and stand for extended periods of time.

REPORTS TO

Building Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean, or Coordinator of Safety

SUPERVISES

Students during lunch/recess hour, passing periods, & open areas

POSITION SUMMARY

The position of Lunch/Recess Supervisor was established for the purposes of supervising, assisting, and guiding students during lunch, recess, and open periods at BHS to ensure the safe and efficient operations of lunchroom and recess procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. Ensures that students follow lunch and recess procedures and rules.


• 2. Circulates throughout the cafeteria, recess environments, study areas, and the commons area at BHS and provides assistance to students on an as needed basis (e.g., opening food packages).


• 3. Assists in lunchroom clean-up.


• 4. Monitors student behavior and works with students to resolve conflicts peacefully.


• 5. Manages the safe and orderly movement of children in a variety of settings, including to and from the playground, classroom, and lunchroom and hallways during passing periods. Maintains a safe environment for students at all times.


• 6. Ensures compliance with all emergency procedures and in conformity with procedures adopted by the District and emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of students.


• 7. Reports safety, sanitary and other hazards to supervisor.


• 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL CONTEXT OF THE JOB

Able to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time. Moving up to 50 pounds (pulling, pushing, lifting, carrying). Completing tasks using fine finger dexterity

GENERAL COMMENTS

• 1. Provide guidance and positive direction to the student body regarding respect and school expectations for behavior as described in the Student Handbook.


• 2. Intervenes and takes appropriate action when respect for the individual or our educational environment is not demonstrated.


• 3. Is proactive - prevents problems from developing.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (completed by the Office of Human Resources)

• Calendar Days: 174


• Wage Grid Lane: T/A


• Hourly Rate: $17.88 (2025-2026 rate)*


• Status: Temporary


• 7/30/19, 3/2025


• *Rate is determined by contract currently under negations