Substitute General Education Aide (Lunch/Recess) [Retired School Employee]

Multiple openings at different buildings; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Howell Public Schools is seeking a Substitute General Education Aide for Lunch/Recess to support students during daily meals and outdoor breaks. The role is limited to retirees receiving ORS retirement benefits and follows the school calendar for a ten-month term.

Position features include a daily schedule aligned with elementary and secondary school times, 2.5 hours per day, and an hourly rate of $11.75. Typical duties include supervising students, assisting with lunches, and supporting

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• Must be a RETIRED school employee receiving retirement benefits from ORS to apply for this position.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and work well with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitors student behavior and supervises students during lunch in the cafeteria and recess on playground or in gym.
• Wipes tables between lunches and assists students with getting lunches.
• Assists teachers when the class size reaches a designated count.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Patience with children

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Substitute General Education Aide (Lunch/Recess) [Retired School Employee]

Howell Public Schools Multiple openings at different buildings - Howell, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Howell Public School District

Job Details

Job ID: 4879964

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position: SubstituteGeneral Education Aide (Lunch/Recess) (Retired School Employee)

*You MUST be a RETIRED school employee receiving retirement benefits from ORS to apply for this position.

Work Year:Ten Months (August through May)

Work Days: Monday - Friday (School Calendar for Students)

School Schedule:Elementary Daily Schedule 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.; Secondary Daily Schedule 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Hourly Rate:$11.75/hour

Duration of Position:TBD

Schedule: 2.5 hours/day

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitors student behavior and supervises students when necessary during lunch periods in the cafeteria and recess on the playground or in the gymnasium.
• Wiping tables between lunches and assisting students when help is needed to get their lunches;
• Assigned to help teachers when the number of students reach a designated count; and
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and have the requisite knowledge, skill and/or ability referenced below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

None.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

High school diploma (or equivalent).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English language;
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions,emails and memos; and
• Ability to work with the general public and students.

COMPUTER SKILLS :

Basic computer skills.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and Board policies / administrative guidelines;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, speaking clearly and communicating thoughts;
• Patience with children.

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 coordinate hands, eyes, feet and limbs in performing movements to monitor the behavior and assist multiple students at one time. The employee is required to be ontheir feet walking around the cafeteria and playground/gymnasium for the duration of each shift. The employee is required to exert light to medium physical effort in work involving wiping down cafeteria tables, carrying, pushing, walking, standing, reaching with hands and arms, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching to assist students. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY :

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud. The work environment involves the employee being indoorswithin controlled climate conditions and outdoors which will include varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION :

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. The Howell Public School District retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment.

Howell Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its educational policies or practices on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, national origin or handicap of any individual. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

This position description is not a contract for employment.

Position Type

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: upto $11.75 Per Hour

Job Categories

• Substitute > Substitute
• Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

1. Liza Kelly
2. 411 N. Highlander Way
3. Howell, Michigan 48843
4. Email: [e-mail]