Non-Instructional Assistant (Primary School)

Upper Moreland Township School District; Willow Grove (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Non-Instructional Assistant to ensure student safety and well-being. This role involves supervising students during recess and lunch, maintaining a harmonious atmosphere, and assisting with cafeteria duties. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, initiative, and creativity while engaging with students. Join a supportive team committed to fostering a safe and positive environment for all students, where your contributions will have a meaningful impact on their daily experiences.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise students effectively and ensure their safety.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during recess, lunch, and in hallways.
• Encourage peaceful conflict resolution among students.

Skills

Student supervision

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Initiative and creativity

Education

High School diploma

Two years of college (preferred)

Job description

Upper Moreland School District
Job Description

Position: Non-Instructional Assistant
Department: Primary School
Reports to: Primary School Principal
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Pay Rate: $15.75/hr

SUMMARY:
Responsible for student supervision in the hallways, cafeteria, and during recess. This individual is directly responsible for student safety and well-being.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises students at recess, during lunchtime, and in hallways.
• Maintains a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging peaceful resolution of conflicts.
• Directs movement of groups in a safe and organized manner to and from the cafeteria in addition to monitoring students in hallways.
• Assists students in cafeteria clean-up.
• Participates in in-service training as directed.
• Demonstrates understanding of students’ needs.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma; preference given to those having a minimum of two years college. Previous experience with children, especially at-risk students or students with disabilities preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, students, parents, and/or administrators.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand or walk for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to operate office equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work both inside as well as outside for recess periods. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee must work with parents, staff, students, and administrators continuously meeting multiple demands from several people. The employee is continuously responsible for the safety and well-being of students.

ADA Statement:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities, or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district.