Lunch/Recess Aide Kennedy Elementary

HASTINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 200; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 28,929; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

District contributions to health and dental insurance

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

HASTINGS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 200 is seeking a Recess/Lunchroom Aide for Kennedy Elementary. This role involves supervising students during lunch and playtime, ensuring a safe and orderly environment. Candidates should possess effective communication and organization skills and have prior experience in a school setting. Compensation is $21.05 per hour, with additional district contributions to health and dental insurance. The position is part-time, covering the lunch period from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.
• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Ensure tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Supervise the playground during the lunch hour.
• Assist students with food purchases and distribution.
• Ensure students remain seated in assigned areas.
• Circulate among assigned tables to assist as needed.
• Organize groups of students for dismissal from the cafeteria.
• Escort students to and from school buses if necessary.
• Report safety concerns or issues involving students.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Effective organizational and problem solving skills

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships

Ability to maintain confidentiality about students

Job description

Title: Recess/Lunchroom Aide

Recess/Lunchroom Aide

Building

Kennedy Elementary

Time

11:00am-1:30pm

Compensation/Benefits

Grade 4, Step 1 – $21.05 per hour; Paraprofessional Master Contract 2023-2025 – see 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