Lunch/Recess Aide Kennedy Elementary

Hastings Public Schools; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 24,401 - 34,753; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Hastings Public Schools is seeking a Recess & Lunchroom Aide for Kennedy Elementary. The role involves supervising students during meals, managing lunchroom operations, and assisting with playground and library supervision as needed.

The position supports a paraprofessional master contract with compensation at $21.47 per hour; nonexempt with benefits including health, dental, life insurance, and LTD. Shift runs 11:00am-1:30pm.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to stay calm and perform under pressure.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others contacted in work.
• Ability to protect student confidentiality per laws and district policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervises students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Ensures tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Supervises playground and classroom during lunch hour.
• Assists with student food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of waste, and return of trays.
• Monitors students to remain seated in assigned areas.
• Circulates among tables to assist as needed.
• Organizes student groups for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Assists with supervising students in libraries and escorting to buses.
• Reports infractions or safety concerns to staff as appropriate.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Cooperative work

Confidentiality

Education

Any combination of education and experience

Job description

Title: Recess & Lunchroom Aide

Building: Kennedy Elementary

Time: 11:00am-1:30pm

Compensation/Benefits

• Grade 4, Step 1 - $21.47 per hour; Paraprofessional Master Contract on district website for more details
• District contributions to health, dental, life insurance, and LTD
• Paid holidays and time off

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria, on the playground, and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime and playtime in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures.

Essential Functions

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists in supervising the playground/classroom during the lunch hour.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
• Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed.
• Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Assists with supervising students in libraries, and escorting students to and from school buses.
• Reports to teachers, principal, nurse and/or security personnel as appropriate regarding infractions, safety concerns, injuries, or other issues involving students.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard school environment and in outdoor weather.

Note

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Certification / License

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.

FLSA Status

Nonexempt