What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lunch Room Assistant/ Part-time 30 Hours Per Week/ (26-27) EOY position at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools?
General Definition of Work
The lunch room assistant, under general supervision, performs entry-level work with minimal decision-making discretion monitoring student activities and behavior during student lunch periods. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal
Essential Functions
- Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
- Monitor behavior of elementary students during lunch periods and enforce cafeteria rules
- Assist students with carrying lunch trays
- Assist students with opening lunch boxes, condiment packets, containers, drinks, etc.
- Assist students with cleaning area when finished
- Provide reports to teachers or administrators as needed
- Create an inclusive environment with positive communication
- Perform related work as assigned or required
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Skilled in communication, both verbal and in writing
- Ability to enforce cafeteria rules and appropriate student behavioral standards
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
- Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Experience working with elementary age children preferred
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
# of Jobs 1.00
Teacher Scale N
Minimum Educational Requirements HS diploma
Term 9 Month
Additional Job Information
Special Requirements
- Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
- Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
- Work environment is performed in a cafeteria setting and requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
- Work requires frequent bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
- Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
- Work regularly requires exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
- Visual acuity requires observing general surroundings and activities
- Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications
- Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
- Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., cafeteria)
- Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
- Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Retirement Plan, Sick Leave