Lunch/Recess Aide Pinecrest Elementary

Hastings Public Schools; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinecrest Elementary in Hastings, MN is hiring a Recess/Lunchroom Aide for 10:45-1:15. Under the principal's supervision, you will help supervise students in the cafeteria and on the playground, ensuring a safe, orderly environment during mealtime and playtime.

Responsibilities include keeping tables clean, assisting with food purchases and tray return, and supervising students during transitions. This nonexempt role pays $21.47 per hour; benefits follow the paraprofessional master agreement.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Ensure tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Supervise during lunch and playground times.
• Assist with student food purchases, distribution of food, and disposal of waste.
• Ensure students remain seated in assigned areas and monitor dismissal from cafeteria.
• Escort students to and from buses and assist in libraries as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Cooperation/Teamwork

Confidentiality

Job description

Title: Recess/Lunchroom Aide

Building: Pinecrest Elementary

Time: 10:45-1:15

Compensation/Benefits

• Grade 4, Step 1 - $21.47 per hour; see paraprofessional master agreement on district website for more details
• This position does not quaify for benefits please see the paraprofessional master agreement for details.

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