What are the responsibilities and job description for the WW: Noon Duty, 2.0 hrs/day position at Traverse City Area Public Schools?
TCCAPSA (School Year) - CLASSIFICATION III
Master Agreement
TCCAPSA Benefits Summary - School Year
General Summary:
The Noon Duty/Cafeteria Assistant assists the principal and school personnel in providing a safe and orderly environment. The assistant is directly responsible to the school principal or principal's designee.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists students with foodstuffs, opening, etc.
- Maintains clean tables/floors and assists with small spills.
- Controls movement and behavior.
- Reports injuries and prepares accident reports.
- Reports infractions and makes referrals.
- Resolves conflict.
- Alerts supervisors of dangerous situations.
- Maintains safety in play and of playground equipment.
- Enforces school and playground rules.
- Develops activities for inside play.
- Performs first aid and CPR.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
- Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or GED.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
- Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
- Ability to resolve conflict.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive information pertaining to students and school personnel.
- Willing to participate in district training as required, including completion of suggested online training modules
in SafeSchools.
- Willing and able to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
- Dependable and reliable.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
- Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
- Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
- The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
- Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
- Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently.
Environmental Conditions:
Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures, including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students, school equipment, and office equipment.
Work Schedules:
Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar.
Background Checks:
The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.