NOON AIDE

Walnut Valley Unified School District; California (MO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Walnut Valley Unified School District is seeking part-time Noon Aide positions for the 2025-2026 school year at multiple sites. The role runs Monday through Friday for 2 to 2.25 hours per day, with hours varying by site.

The objective is to provide a safe environment for students during morning and noon periods while supporting positive behavior and orderly activity. Experience is not required, and applicants should hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience: None required.
• Education: Equivalent to the completion of High School.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during playground, arrival times, and lunchtime.
• Move about the area, be visible, interact with students positively.
• Resolve student conflicts and develop solutions to issues.
• Monitor lunch behavior, remind students to dispose of trash, and escort to playground safely.
• Perform other appropriate duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS WITH A COMPLETED APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED

* INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

(Refer to the Job Experience and Education below for details)

We have several part‑time, 2 to 2.25-hour openings for a 9.5-month employee, Monday through Friday at various school sites for the 2025 – 2026 school year. The work hours vary by site/position.

BASIC FUNCTION

To provide a safe environment for students during morning and noon times.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Playground supervision of students during playtime and arrival time, ensuring that students are respecting others and demonstrating proper and safe use of the equipment (i.e. balls, ropes, swings, climbing bars)
• The willingness and ability to move about the assigned work area, being visible and interacting with the kids in a positive manner
• Resolve student conflicts and develop solutions to student issues
• Managing the behavior of students during their lunchtime. This includes moving among students while they are eating, reminding them to pick up their trash and excusing them to the playground in a safe manner
• Other appropriate duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS – QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skill to:

• Communicate effectively with students and staff

Knowledge of:

• District and Site policies related to student behavior and supervision

Ability to:

• Provide proactive supervision

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Experience: None required.

Education: Equivalent to the completion of High School.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Persons performing service in this position classification will be expected to perform light work, which involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time. (Per the Code of Federal Regulations – Section 404.1567 “Physical Exertion Requirements”)

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

• An employment application and job description can be obtained either ONLINE at www.wvusd.org or at the District Office. If you need assistance, please call Daniel Palma, Human Resources Specialist at [phone], ext. 31377.
• Permanent employees, who work in this classification and are interested in one of the current openings, may submit a Request to Transfer Form with the Division of Human Resources. Human Resources must receive the transfer request prior to the application deadline.
• When completing the work experience information on the application, please refer to the job requirements and qualifications, listed on the job description (a complete job description can be found on the website: www.wvusd.org or at the District Office.). Describe in detail the job duties and responsibilities from ALL RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE which will QUALIFY you for this position.
• Qualified applicants, who meet the minimum qualifications, will participate in a written examination and technical oral interview, which will demonstrate the required knowledge and skill for this classification. The weight percentage of the examination and interview will be 50/50. Those applicants who receive a passing score on the written exam and oral interview will be placed on an Eligibility List. The top three ranks of candidates on the Eligibility List, who are ready, willing and able to accept the position, will be invited to the Final Selection Interview with the hiring authority.
• The eligibility list will be certified for a period of six months. It will be used to fill current substitute and future permanent openings.
• Current classified employees are not eligible to hold an additional position as a noon aide. In addition any current noon aide is not eligible to hold an additional classified position.

REVIEW JOB DESCRIPTION

It is the responsibility of the applicant to review this classification’s job description, which is available online at www.wvusd.org or at the District Office. The job description explains in detail the physical demands, skills, knowledge and abilities required to perform the essential job functions for this position.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals with legally defined disabilities may request reasonable accommodation in the examination process. To make this request; please contact the Division of Human Resources at the time the application is submitted. Candidates may be required to provide documentation supporting the need for the accommodation.

VETERAN PREFERENCE (for entry-level positions only)

Veterans who have been honorably discharged after 30 days or more of service during time of war or national emergency will receive an additional 5 points which will be added to the passing score. Disabled veterans receive 10 points. Any applicant who claims veteran’s credit must submit DD Form 214 at the time the employment application is submitted. Failure to submit DD Form 214 at the time of application shall result in no veteran’s credits being considered or added to any passing score.

PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED

Per Board Policy 4112.4/4212.4/4312.4, the cost of pre-employment examinations shall be paid by the applicant.

Fingerprinting

Employees will be charged for processing their fingerprints at the time they are hired. The fingerprints are used to complete a confidential background investigation. All candidates with a record of convictions must indicate such on the confidential data form, which is attached to the job application. A record of conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment, but failure to list all convictions may result in disqualification or dismissal.

Physical Examination

Newly hired employees must pass a qualifying Medical examination given by a District-appointed physician, which includes testing for illegal controlled substances.

Tuberculosis Exam

Newly hired employees must submit a Mantoux Skin screening and certificate of completion within the past 60 days that indicates freedom from active tuberculosis.

Immigration Reform and Control Act Of 1986

An Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) will be required along with the supporting documents listed on the I-9 form.

We are an equal opportunity and non-discriminatory employer as mandated by Section 504 of the Office of Civil Rights.