Supervisory Aide: Cafeteria/Playground

Sylvania; Mascoutah (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,062; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Supervisory Aide - Cafeteria and Playground Supervision
Reports To: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Follows the Student Calendar. Anticipated 2.5hour days (10:30am - 1:00pm)
Pay Range follows the 2026-2027 Supervisory Aide Pay Schedule ($17.42-23.42per hour - based on experience).

This is a perfect position for a parent/guardian wanting to follow their child’s schedule or someone with a flexible schedule hoping to make some extra money.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Building Principal, the Middle School Supervisory Aide ensures a safe, orderly, and positive environment during non-instructional periods. This role focuses specifically on managing student behavior and safety in the cafeteria and on the outdoor recreation grounds. The Aide supports the social-emotional development of middle school students by enforcing school-wide behavioral expectations and intervening in peer conflicts during lunch and transition times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Successful prior experience working in a supervisory position in a school district or with children is preferred.

Certification/License: Paraprofessional or Substitute License is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Cafeteria Supervision

• Monitor student behavior during lunch periods, ensuring students remain seated, keep noise levels appropriate, and follow "flow of traffic" procedures for food lines and waste disposal.
• Assist students in maintaining a clean environment by overseeing the dismissal of tables and ensuring spills or trash are handled promptly.
• Proactively identify and de-escalate social friction or peer conflicts common in the middle school environment.

Playground & Recreational Supervision

• Patrol the outdoor playground or indoor space (during inclement weather) to ensure students are using equipment safely and adhering to boundary limits.
• Intervene in rough play, unauthorized activities, or potential bullying to maintain a secure environment.

General Student Support

• Escort student groups between the cafeteria, playground, and classrooms to ensure timely and orderly transitions.
• Provide detailed verbal or written reports to administration regarding disciplinary infractions, injuries, or significant social concerns.
• Follow established district protocols for student injuries or emergency drills during non-instructional times.

Additional Duties

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal.

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.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive relationship with students.
• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described below 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.

This position requires the individual to work in standard school environment and specifically in the health room. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires reasonable duration of sitting, walking, and standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment.

OTHER

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.