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