Temp Aide - Lunch Support

Job Title\: Temp Aide - Lunch Support

Position Function\: The primary role of the Temp Aide lunch Support is to supervise and assist students in the lunch room and during recess.

Essential Performance Responsibilities\:

• Observation of assigned students either in the lunch room or playground.
• Maintains a view of the students free of obstacles.
• Maintains a close distance from the students to insure their safety and so the students can hear any instructions.
• Insures the safety of students by making sure the playground is free of broken bottles, large rocks that could injure a child, etc.
• Maintains constant visual supervision of students using any and all playground equipment.

Additional Duties\: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment\: This position may require the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259’s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel\: Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands\:

• Works in standard office and school building environments
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
• Additional demands upon request of Principal, Superintendent
• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\:

• Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
• Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed

• Ability to perform as an effective team player
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
• Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude

• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of company’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Interrelations\:

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service