Lunch Supervisor (#10736) - Hays Middle School

Rapid City Area Schools; Kansas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

USD 489 is seeking a Lunch Supervisor for Hays Middle School to maintain a safe, orderly mealtime and playtime environment. Under supervision, you will help supervise students, assist with food service tasks, and support teachers and staff.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and effective communication skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. This part-time role offers daily hours from 11 AM to 1 PM and requires dependable attendance.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Experience communicating with students, staff and families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Ensure tables and surrounding areas are clean after meals.
• Supervise playground/classroom during lunch hour.
• Assist with food distribution, trash disposal and tray return.
• Keep students seated in assigned areas during meals.
• Move among tables to assist as needed and supervise dismissal.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual English/Spanish (pref)

Confidentiality of student information

Problem solving

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

Lunch Supervisor (#10736) - Hays Middle School

Location(s): Hays Middle School Employment Type: Part Time Posted Date: 08/13/2026 Deadline: Until Filled

Job Information

About USD 489

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Lunch Supervisor - Hays Middle School

Qualifications: High School education or equivalent required.

Hours: Monday - Friday 11 AM - 1 PM

Starting salary: $15.04/hour

Closing date for application: Open until filled

Lunch Supervisor - Hays Middle School

Description

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.

Additional Duties

• May distribute textbooks, supplies or other materials as requested.
• May collect count and deposit food services program monies.
• 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.
• Bilingual oral skills (English/Spanish) preferred.
• 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. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Experience:

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

Contact Person:

Tom Albers

Hays Middle School

[e-mail]

785-623-2450

Non-KPERS Eligible

USD 489, Ellis County, Kansas, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or handicap in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. If you have questions regarding the above, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504 Coordinator in the office of the Superintendent of Schools, 323 W. 12th Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, [phone].