Lunch/Recess Aide McAuliffe Elementary

Hastings ISD 200; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

District contributions to health, dental, life insurance

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Hastings ISD 200 is seeking Support Staff for Pupil/Instructional roles to assist in maintaining a safe atmosphere primarily in the cafeteria and on playgrounds. Responsibilities include supervising students during meals, ensuring cleanliness, and assisting with orderly food purchases. The ideal candidate should have effective communication skills, organizational abilities, and prior experience in a school or food service environment. A Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required. Join us in supporting students in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in a lunch or food service aide role is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students as per laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising students during meals.
• Ensure cleanliness in cafeteria areas.
• Assist with orderly food distribution and waste disposal.
• Report any safety concerns or infractions appropriately.
• Supervise students during dismissal and library time.

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

Education

Any combination of education and experience

Tools

Motor Vehicle Operator's License

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.

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.

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.