Lunch Paraprofessional

Dayspring Academy•Port Richey, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Dayspring Academy seeks a Lunch Paraprofessional to assist with lunchroom supervision and cleanliness, recess equipment and activities, and maintaining a safe and positive school environment. The position is based at the Ovation campus and serves learners in grades 8–10. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:45 a.m.–1:45 p.m., with a starting pay rate of $15.00 per hour. Dayspring Academy is a charter school serving learners from Pre-K through 12th grade in Pasco County. Its educational mission is to develop character-driven, culturally literate, lifelong learners and prepare them for high school, college, and the workforce through arts-based education in a collaborative environment. The academy states that it offers equal employment opportunities and acknowledges veteran preference.

Requirements

High school diploma.
All employees must be fingerprinted and pass a background screening process by the Clearinghouse.

Responsibilities

Monitor learners during lunch periods to support appropriate behavior and compliance with campus expectations.
Clean and sanitize tables and designated eating areas after each lunch period in accordance with campus procedures.
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment in assigned lunch areas.
Identify and report maintenance, sanitation, or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
Organize, distribute, collect, and maintain recess equipment and games.
Encourage appropriate participation in outdoor recreational activities and games.
Monitor equipment use to promote safe and responsible handling.
Return equipment to its designated storage area and maintain an organized inventory of available materials.
Report damaged, missing, or unsafe equipment as needed.
Establish and maintain cooperative, professional relationships with learners, colleagues, and campus administration.
Communicate learner behavior concerns, safety issues, and incidents to the appropriate administrator.
Follow campus procedures for supervision, incident reporting, and emergencies.
Collaborate with campus staff to support a safe and positive school environment.
Maintain confidentiality regarding learner information and school-related matters.
Follow applicable Dayspring Academy policies, procedures, and professional expectations.
Attend required meetings or training sessions as directed.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or campus administration.