Lunch/Recess Aide Kennedy Elementary

Hastings ISD 200; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District contributions to health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

A school district is seeking a Support Staff member to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere for students during mealtime and playtime. Responsibilities include supervising students in the cafeteria and playground, ensuring cleanliness, and assisting with food service tasks. Candidates should have strong communication skills, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and prior experience in food service, preferably within a school district. A valid DMV license or transportation capability is required.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge.
• Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide.
• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License or ability to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assists in supervising students during mealtime in the cafeteria.
• Maintains cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas.
• Supervises students on the playground during lunch hour.
• Helps with orderly food purchases and disposal of waste.
• Reports safety concerns or student infractions to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Effective organizational and problem solving skills

Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Ability to establish cooperative working relationships

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff – Pupil/Instructional
• 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.