Lunchroom Paraprofessional - Albany Area School District 745 : Job Details

Position Type: Support Staff Date Posted: 9/10/2024 Location: Avon Elementary Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: Open Until Filled Albany Area Schools Avon Elementary School Lunchroom Paraprofessional Position Purpose: Under the direct supervision of the building Principal, to assist in maintaining an orderly and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria and in other designated locations by helping and supervising students at mealtime in accordance with board policy and established district procedures. Essential Functions:

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
• Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed.
• Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.

Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards: Works in standard school lunchroom environment. Qualifications Profile: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Prior experience with students is preferred. Experience: Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children. Schedule: 10:45 am to 12:45 pm Monday - Friday When school is in session Wage: $15.61 - $18.47 per hour Application Procedure: Apply online using Applicant Tracking Questions regarding the position should be directed to Jason Mielke at [email protected] Questions about the online application should be directed to Amy Rausch at [email protected]