Lunch and Recess Supervisor

West Fargo Public Schools; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 18,979 - 27,031; Part time

Job summary

West Fargo Public Schools is seeking a Lunch & Recess Supervisor for Independence Elementary School. This part-time role involves supervising students during lunch and recess, ensuring safe behaviors, and supporting teachers. The ideal candidate will foster positive relationships with students and help maintain a respectful and responsible environment.

Prior experience with school-aged children is preferred. The position requires a High School Diploma. Compensation is $16.70/hour. This role starts in the 2025-26 school year, with a schedule of approximately 2 hours a day, Monday through Friday.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions in English.
• Prior experience working in an elementary school setting preferred.
• Prior experience working with school-aged learners preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lunch and recess.
• Support teachers and develop relationships with learners.
• Model safe and respectful behavior to students.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Creativity

Responsibility

Resilience

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Job description

Position Title: Lunch & Recess Supervisor
Location: Independence Elementary School
Department: Paraprofessionals
Reports To: Building Principal
Term: Ongoing position beginning with the 2025‑26 school year following the school calendar
Schedule: Part‑time Mon‑Fri approx. 2 hrs./day. Exact schedule TBD with Principal.
Salary: $16.70/hour
Date of last review: September 2025

SUMMARY

The Lunch & Recess Paraprofessional supervises learners during lunch & recess periods, both inside and outside, including assisting learners in following school expectations and routines. The Lunch & Recess Paraprofessional reinforces safe, responsible, and respectful behaviors for learners grades K-5.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaboration:

• Supports the teachers in order to provide additional intervention for learners during the lunch & recess periods.
• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.

Communication:

• Reinforces instruction presented by teachers with learners one-on-one or in a small group.
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.

Compassion:

• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners’ experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.

Creativity:

• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.

Critical Thinking:

• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.

Reflection:

• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.

Resilience:

• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.

Responsibility:

• Models and reinforces safe, responsible, and respectful behaviors.
• Monitor learners in class, between classes, and during lunch & recess.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear.
• The specific vision abilities required for this role include close and peripheral vision.
• The employee may be required to lift up to ~30 pounds.
• The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands.
• The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.
• The employee will work in an environment that has a quiet to loud noise level. For example, a loud environment could be outside in a playground setting.
• The employee will be working outdoors and will be exposed to the applicable elements.
• The employee may come into contact with objects that are cold or hot in temperature.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Prior experience working in an elementary school setting preferred.
• Prior experience working with school‑aged learners preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

EEO STATEMENT

The West Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other protected status by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran’s Preference: North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a form DD214, and if claiming disabled veteran’s status, a current letter of disability. West Fargo Public Schools is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices. Applicants who incorporate a holistic perspective and a commitment to inclusion are encouraged to apply.