Part Time Lunch and Recess Paraeducator- Oviatt Elementary

Norwalk Community School District 

Position: Part Time Lunch and Recess Paraeducator 

Position Purpose

-  Supervise students to, from and while at lunch and/or recess. 


Essential Job Functions

-  Assists and guides students to reinforce play, and other skills. 

-  Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student behavior and well-being.

-  Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly cafeteria/playground, and ensure students are safe.

-  Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

-  Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

-  Assists students with special needs in all aspects of lunch/recess to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

-  Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

-  Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.


Additional Duties:

-  Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

-  Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.


Equipment

-  Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.


Travel Requirements

-  Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

-  Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

-  Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

-  Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

-  Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

-  Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with all students.

-  Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

-  Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

-  Effective writing and verbal communication skills.


Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

-  Works in standard office and school building environments.

-  Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note:   Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.


Qualifications Profile

-  Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

-  High School diploma or equivalent.

-  Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

-  Prior experience working with children desirable.

FLSA Status:             Non-exempt