Lunchroom and Playground Supervision Aide

LUNCHROOM AND PLAYGROUND SUPERVISION AIDE - $12.75/hour

Terms of Employment: Substitute - Temporary, hours to be determined by school site.

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

POSITION SUMMARY: Supervises students during lunch periods, assists in the set-up and breakdown of the lunchroom area. The lunchroom aide position is an “as needed” position based upon site needs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This list of Essential Duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

• Assist the site custodial staff in setting up and breaking down table for lunch periods.
• Wipe down tables, and empty trash receptacles between groups of students.
• Sweep floor as needed during lunch period.
• Supervise students in the lunchroom and on the playground as needed. Notify appropriate staff when violations of student conduct policy occur.
• Performs and participates in other related duties as assigned by the building administrator or designee.
  
  

Position Excpectations

• Follows all polices, rules and procedures established by the school district.
• Effectively interacts and communicate with children.
• Works under close supervision of the site staff.
• Take initiative, be flexible and take instruction as directed.
• Maintains a system for the disposal of food waste.
• Ensures that students are seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
• Circulates among the tables during the mealtime so as to be available to children who need help or to resolve any problems that arise.
• Ensure the cleanliness of tables and surrounding areas.
• Communicates with the Dean, Principal, or Designee of any serious infractions of discipline by students.
• Disseminates medical problems and injuries to the immediate attention of school nurse, principal, and designee.
• Is alert at all times to the children and their needs. (Cell phones should only be used for emergencies)
• Supervises students in designated classrooms or area in the event of inclement weather.
• Supervises students in the play area, as well as moving to and from the play area.
• Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the site administrator/supervisor.
  
  

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma or equivalent

Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the appropriate position vacancy announcement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates the ability to work successfully with children.
• Possesses the physical ability to perform assigned duties.
• Successfully completes required application and background check.
  
  

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling and repetitive fine motor activities, talking, and hearing. The ability to communicate via telephone. Lifting upwards to 80 pounds.

In compliance with applicable disability laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with disability who require and request such accommodations. Incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Working Conditions: Work is performed under the following conditions: Position functions indoors in a cafeteria environment. Working environment is generally clean with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, noise, or odors. Frequent interruptions to planned work activities occur. Noise levels may range from moderate to very loud at times.

Hazards: Stress, noise, exposure to cleaning chemicals, potential exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lyon County School District is an equal opportunity employer and will not knowingly discriminate in any area of employment. Those include discriminatory recruiting and hiring practices against any United States citizen or legal alien on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national or ethnic origin, disability, or any other protected class and shall extend to working conditions, training, promotion, and terms and conditions of employment.

Individuals with a disability who require reasonable accommodation(s) during any step of the screening process or who have questions about qualifications should notify a representative in Human Resources. Notification may be made in person, in writing, or by calling: (775) 463-6800.