Lunch Recess Paraprofessional in South Bend, Indiana at Career Academy of South Bend, Inc.

Job Title: Lunch/Recess Paraprofessional

Job Classification: Part-Time

Reports To: Success Academy Building Principal

Work Schedule: School Calendar/Times: Up to 29 hours per week

General Description:

The Lunch/Recess Paraprofessionals provide supervision of students in the lunchroom and at the playground facilities to help ensure a safe and healthy school environment for students.

Qualifications

High School Diploma. Preference will be given to candidate with prior work experience in an educational setting.

Primary Responsibilities

• 100% supervise students involved in various activities
• Assist in the supervision of large and small groups of students while they are in areas like the lunchroom, hallways, playground area, restrooms, and classrooms
• Supervise students during the lunch/recess/transition period in an area designated by the principal
  • Encourage students to eat their lunch as soon as they have been seated
  • Open containers and condiments and assist with cutting up food for students as needed
  • Encourage students to stay on task of eating their meal by reminding them to remain seated and use inside voices
  • Support students as they move through the customer service line in an orderly fashion
  • Direct students to their seats
  • Dismiss students when they are finished eating
  • Assist in cleaning up the lunch area when needed
  • Treat students in a courteous and kind manner
• Monitor students for appropriate behavior while supervising them
  • Remind students to keep their hands and feet to themselves
  • Remind students to keep the noise to a manageable level
  • Provide guidance to children in the lunchroom/playground areas, ensure safety, and assist with injured children
  • Refer concerns to the Principal if a student is not following school rules
  • Notify the Principal of students who are not eating lunch consistently
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested including attending professional development/meetings in-services and workshops

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Experience and expertise in behavioral management and collaborative problem-solving
• Ability to prioritize tasks, allocate time, and maintain schedule flexibility

High School Diploma. Preference will be given to candidate with prior work experience in an educational setting.