What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cafeteria Staff / Instructional Assistant position at Southeast Dubois County School Corporation?
- Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
- Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
- Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
- Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
- Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
- 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.
- Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
- Assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
- Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
- 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.
JobID: 501
Position Type:
Food Service/Cafeteria Staff
Food Service/Cafeteria Staff
Date Posted:
4/29/2026
4/29/2026
Location:
Pine Ridge Elementary
Pine Ridge Elementary
Date Available:
08/10/2026
08/10/2026
Description: Cafeteria Staff 4.25 hours / Instructional Assistant 1.5 hours (5.75 hours per day)
Job Summary: Cafeteria Staff / Instructional Assistant position (5.75 hours per day)
Qualifications: None. Cafeteria staff have to conduct training required by the USDA Federal school lunch program.
Essential Job Functions
Working Conditions: School cafeteria worker is responsible for preparing and serving food to students at schools. He/She may also be tasked with cleaning and maintaining the cafeteria after it closes for the day. School cafeteria worker must adhere to strict health codes and standards when preparing and serving food.
Application Procedure:
Apply Online
Selection Procedure: Applications and interviews are conducted by Lisa Fletcher, Food Service Director, and Karl Hinson, principal
It is the policy of the Southeast Dubois County School Corporation not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, veteran status, national origin, age, limited English proficiency, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Law (I.C. 22-9-1), Title IV and Title VI (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973). Questions concerning compliance with these laws should be directed to the Superintendent, 432 E 15th St., Ferdinand, IN 47532, phone number 812-817-0900. The interview committee will give preference to candidates who, through the interview process, past experience, and references have demonstrated the ability to interact with students, staff, and the community.
The Southeast Dubois County School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans and veterans with service connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply.