Cafeteria Playground Assistant

Lemon Grove School District•Lemon Grove, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Site Administrator, this role supervises students in designated school areas and on school grounds as directed. The position involves direct contact with students, Nutrition Services staff, school staff, and parents. The assistant ensures students follow school rules, maintains appropriate behavior, and monitors lunch lines for an orderly and efficient lunch service. They are responsible for resolving student confrontations, proactively monitoring supervision areas to prevent conflicts, and treating all students fairly and respectfully. Daily communication with the Site Administrator or designee regarding supervision and safety concerns is required, using a calm and non-confrontational manner. Students are referred to the Site Administrator when necessary for discipline support. The assistant ensures lunch areas are kept clean and orderly by students, utilizing work time to make student referrals and organize supervision areas. They also monitor assigned areas for safety concerns, report them, and intervene when necessary to stop harm to students. Supervision includes observing students at play without participating in their games.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Paid or volunteer experience with school aged students preferably in school setting
District pre-employment test
District post-offer physical examination and drug screening
Fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice
Tuberculin skin test before employment and every four years thereafter or a chest x-ray
Knowledge of school rules and regulations
Knowledge of supervision methods in school settings
Knowledge of school referral procedures for student discipline
Knowledge of safety hazards for students and staff
Knowledge of school emergency procedures during supervision
Knowledge of procedures for approaching unknown person on school campus
Knowledge of methods for resolving student conflicts
Knowledge of procedures for reporting and assessing student injuries
Ability to enforce school rules and regulations
Ability to deescalate student conflicts
Ability to manage student behavior
Ability to intervene proactively with students
Ability to problem solve student issues
Ability to work with groups of students
Ability to demonstrate respect, acceptance and fairness in work with students
Ability to utilize a computer and 2-way radio to receive and send communication
Ability to accept direction and follow instructions
Ability to work in a positive and collaborative manner with students, staff and public
Ability to identify and report safety concerns
Ability to speak in appropriate volume, grammar and manner

Responsibilities

Supervise students during scheduled lunch time.
Ensure that school rules are followed and student behavior toward staff and other students is appropriate.
Follow assigned area of supervision as provided by Site Administrator.
Monitor lunch lines and students’ verbal and physical actions to ensure an orderly and efficient delivery of lunch items.
Resolve student confrontations in a timely and effective manner.
Monitor groups of students and assigned supervision areas proactively to prevent conflicts or concerns from developing.
Treat all students in a fair, impartial and respectful manner.
Daily communication with Site Administrator, designee, or other CPAs about student supervision concerns or safety concerns.
Communicate in a calm, neutral and non-confrontational manner.
Refer students to Site Administrator when necessary for needed discipline support.
Ensure the lunch areas are left clean and orderly by students and that trash containers are used for discarded items.
Use available work time to ensure student referrals are made to Site Administrators and that supervision areas are clean and organized for next lunch period.
Monitor assigned supervision areas for safety concerns that should be immediately corrected and reported to appropriate school staff.
Intervene when required to stop harm to a student or students.
Supervise and observe students at play without engaging in student play or games.
Perform other duties as assigned.