Paraprofessional-Recess Aide

Sylvania; Linden (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Linden Community Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Recess Aide in Linden, Michigan. The role supports the principal and staff in maintaining student safety, supervising playground and cafeteria areas, and assisting with lunch distribution.

Must work collaboratively with teachers, show strong communication, and be prepared to respond to minor injuries with basic first aid. The position requires adaptability and a willingness to perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise students in playground and cafeteria.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to follow district policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety in assigned areas under supervision of administrators.
• Refer students whose behavior is unsafe to the principal.
• Instruct students in the proper use of play equipment.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Assist cafeteria operations and lunch distribution.
• Perform first aid to injured students.
• Take on additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Student supervision

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Linden Community Schools Job Description

Job Title: Paraprofessional Recess Aide

Reports To: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Updated: April 2024

JOB PURPOSE:

The playground / lunchroom aide is responsible for assisting the principal and other certified staff in maintaining student discipline and safety in the assigned areas. Assigned to a specific area of supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Assists the principal and other staff in maintaining safety.
• Refers students whose behavior is unsafe to the principal.
• Instructs students in the proper use of play equipment.
• Builds relationships with students.
• Assists building staff in maintaining an orderly cafeteria and lunch distribution system.
• Performs first aid to injured students.
• Other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Excellent written and verbal communication, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, willingness to learn, focus on excellent customer service. Collaboration with others.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervision of students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as textbooks, teacher manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of students or employees of organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, communicate and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending on the activity in the particular day.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION:

It is the policy of the Linden Community Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

The following person have been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:

District Compliance Officers

Linden Community Schools

7205 W. Silver Lake Rd.

Linden, Michigan 48451

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