Lunchroom/Playground Aide Job ID 4449

at USD 475 Geary County Schools** in Junction City, Kansas, United States

Job Description

Lunchroom/Playground Aide Job ID 4449

Geary County USD 475

Elementary Schools

Purpose Statement

The job of Lunchroom-Playground Aide is done for the purpose/s of performing non-classroom supervision duties, in the cafeteria, indoor assembly areas, outdoor eating areas, halls, restrooms, and on the playground.
 
This job reports to the assigned supervisor.
 
Essential Functions

• Follow the outlined behavior support plan and report any recurring behavioral problems and/or safety hazards to teachers or other designated school staff to help maintain a safe school environment.
• Monitor students during meal periods and on the playground to maintain acceptable behavioral standards at meals and during playtime, and to encourage students' participation in games and other activities.
• Promote the standards of courtesy and behavior expected of students (e.g., at mealtimes and during play periods) to maintain a school environment conducive to social and academic learning.
• Provide supervision and direction to students during meals and playtime to ensure a safe mealtime and playtime environment is maintained.
• Respond to emergency situations (e.g., injured students, student disputes, etc.) to resolve immediate safety concerns and direct to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Respond to inquiries from a variety of sources for resolving issues, providing information, and/or direction to other sources.

 Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. There is some opportunity to impact the organization's services.
 
Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 0% sitting, 10% walking, and 90% standing.  The job is performed in a generally hazard-free environment.