General Role and Responsibilities:

The recess aide will provide supervision and monitoring of the cafeteria and playground activities under the direction of the principal and assistant principal at a K-6 elementary school.

General Skills and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED Equivalent
• Ability to respectfully work with children and adults
• Able to pass a required background check

Specific Responsibilities in This Position:

• Follow the stated expectations of the Principal and Assistant Principal
• Establish and enforce an orderly process for arrival/dismissal of lunch/recess
• Communicate serious student infractions/concerns with teachers/administrators
• Encourage safe and positive play and cooperation
• Assist students with any medical/emergency situations in the cafeteria/at recess
• Serve as a model of conflict-resolution
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Principal and Assistant Principal

Specific Skills and Knowledge for this position:

• Ability to self-regulate emotions and model respectful behavior and language
• Cooperate with other recess aides and work as a team
• Maintain in strict confidence all student information
• Have a knowledge of student code of conduct and consequences

Personal Attributes Desired:

• Dependability
• Honesty
• Punctuality
• High level of personal accountability
• Ability to accept positive and constructive criticism

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physical duties both indoors and outdoors
• Good physical health and ability to perform assigned duties
• Ability to move freely without assistance and be mobile for several hours

Itis the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964),the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).