Lunch Recess Aide

Career Academy Network of Public Schools•South Bend, IN

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lunch/Recess Paraprofessionals provide supervision of students in the lunchroom and at the playground facilities to help ensure a safe and healthy school environment for students.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Prior work experience in an educational setting

Nice To Haves

Experience and expertise in behavioral management and collaborative problem-solving
Ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time, and maintain schedule flexibility

Responsibilities

Supervise students involved in various activities
Assist in the supervision of large and small groups of students while they are in areas like the lunchroom, hallways, playground area, restrooms, and classrooms
Supervise students during the lunch/recess/transition period in an area designated by the principal
Encourage students to eat their lunch as soon as they have been seated
Open containers and condiments and assist with cutting up food for students as needed
Encourage students to stay on task of eating their meal by reminding them to remain seated and use inside voices
Support students as they move through the customer service line in an orderly fashion
Direct students to their seats
Dismiss students when they are finished eating
Assist in cleaning up the lunch area when needed
Treat students in a courteous and kind manner
Monitor students for appropriate behavior while supervising them
Remind students to keep their hands and feet to themselves
Remind students to keep the noise to a manageable level
Provide guidance to children in the lunchroom/playground areas, ensure safety, and assist with injured children
Refer concerns to the Principal if a student is not following school rules
Notify the Principal of students who are not eating lunch consistently
Perform other duties as assigned or requested including attending professional development/meetings in-services and workshops