Lunchroom/Recess Para (Level 1) - 2hrs/day, Swaney Elementary

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Purpose: The Lunchroom/Recess Paraprofessional assists the students\

during lunch and recess. This person must supervise children to\

ensure a positive safe environment during lunch/recess time to eat\

and enjoy recess time. To accomplish these tasks, the\

Lunchroom/Recess Paraprofessional works closely with the staff\

and administration of Derby Public Schools.\

Responsible to: Principal\

Salary: Instructional Support Hourly Rate Schedule, Level 1\

Classification of Employment: Non-Exempt\

Date: January 2021\

Qualifications:\

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.\
  
  

2 Desire to continue career improvement.\

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short
  
  

correspondence, and\

memos.\

• Ability to write simple correspondence.\
  
  

Essential Functions:\

• Knowledge, Skill and Abilities\
• Assist in supervising the students during lunch and recess.\
• Assist in responding to the individual needs of students.\
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district.\
• Direct movement of groups to and from lunchroom and playground in a\
  
  

safe and organized manner.\

• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.\
• Support the value of education.\
• Support the philosophy and mission of Derby Public Schools.\
• Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:\
• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.\
• Occasionally requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry,
  
  

pull, or push\

heavy objects or materials.\

• Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.\
• Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.\
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.\
  
  

General Responsibilities:\

• Assist in the supervision of students during lunch and recess.\
• Observe, record and report student behavior.\
• Use appropriate behavior management techniques to maintain a positive
  
  

climate\

• Set high expectations for student behavior.\
• Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors
  
  

and\

students.\

• Assist in providing for the special physical needs of students.\
• Immediately report accidents, assaults, and destruction of property
  
  

and abusive\

behavior to the instructor and principal.\

• Assist in lunchroom clean up.\
• See that district and building policies are observed during lunch and
  
  

recess.\

• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.\
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies.\
• Other duties as assigned by the principal, which are consistent with
  
  

the general\