Part-Time Lunch and Recess Paraeducator - Oviatt Elementary JobID: 1861
Position Type:
Support Staff/ Paraeducator - Lunch/Recess
Date Posted:
10/1/2024
Location:
Oviatt Elementary
Date Available:
Immediately
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position Purpose- Supervise students to, from and while at lunch and/or recess. Essential Job Functions- Assists and guides students to reinforce play, and other skills. - Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student behavior and well-being.- Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly cafeteria/playground, and ensure students are safe.- Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.- Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.- Assists students with special needs in all aspects of lunch/recess to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.- Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.Additional Duties:- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.- Perform any other related duties as assigned.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.Equipment- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.Travel Requirements- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with all students.- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards- Works in standard office and school building environments.- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.Qualifications Profile- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:- High School diploma or equivalent.- Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.- Prior experience working with children desirable.FLSA Status: Non-exempt