BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assists in maintaining a safe and orderly environment, discipline, and student control during non-instructional periods; and performs related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Noon Duty Assistant is responsible for maintaining a safe and orderly environment, discipline and student control during non-instructional periods. This is a stand-alone classification within the Paraprofessional job series.

Black Mountain Middle

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
Supervise students in assigned areas including cafeteria, lunch area, indoor assembly areas, outdoor eating areas, halls, restrooms, playground, buses or other vehicles, street crossing area, and at other assigned locations.

Enforce safety, security, discipline, and activity rules assigned. Redirect students to more appropriate activities, when needed.

Report problems or situations of a serious nature, including recurrent behavior problems and safety hazards, to principal or other appropriate certificated employee.

Set up and prepare for activities; maintain records as needed including discipline referrals and written statements; maintain control over equipment and materials used; maintain good order and discipline.

Organize and coordinate non-instructional activities for maximum benefit to students; observe all aspects of duties assigned.

Check restrooms.

Safeguard students from harm or injury.

Perform related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities for the classification.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
School safety rules and regulations.
Student behavior management strategies and techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Basic written and spoken English.

ABILITY TO:
Supervise and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures.
Read, interpret, and follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward others.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Respond appropriately to feedback, direction, and evaluation.
Display sufficient stamina to permit performance of duties in inclement weather.
Be tactful and helpful under unfavorable or difficult situations.
Effectively and objectively handle difficult and/or angry people.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Outdoor work environment.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Seeing to monitor student activities.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling light to moderately heavy objects.
Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to assist students.

HAZARDS:
Exposure to noise.
Exposure to extreme weather conditions.
Walking on uneven ground and wet or slippery surfaces.