Lunch/Recess Supervisor

Position Type:
Support Staff

Date Posted:
9/3/2024

Location:
Grayslake Middle School
Grayslake Middle School is looking for Lunch/Recess Supervisors for the current 24-25 school year. Hours are approximately 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM daily.

Title: Lunch/Recess Supervisor
Reports To: Building Principal
Department: Building
Classification: 10 month
FLSA Status: Not exempt
Salary: $15.00/hour

JOB OVERVIEW:
Supervise students during lunch and recess periods (indoor and outdoor)
Number of hours per day/week are based on specific school building needs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Ability to respond in the best interests of the pupils in an emergency situation
• Working knowledge of school functions and procedures
• Ability to exercise flexibility and appropriate judgment to meet all student needs
• Ability to work collegially within a team environment
• Experience/willingness to work with children
• Ability to work cooperatively with other lunch/recess supervisors
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lunchroom Supervision

• Patrols designated areas
• Maintains a supervised lunch period
• Monitors student conduct
• Enforces good lunchroom manners
• Supervises playground
• Cleaning of lunchroom is not a primary responsibility of the supervisor but at times will be necessary
• Communicates with school office student issues that may arise
• Enforces playground rules and performs additional duties assigned by the principal

Playground Supervision

• Patrols designated areas
• Maintains recess supervision both inside and outside
• Monitors student conduct
• Supervises recess area by enforcing reasonable safety practices
• Discourages disruptive and potentially dangerous behavior
• Mediates disagreements
• Escorts injured students to the school office
• Communicates with school office student issues that may arise
• Enforces playground rules and performs additional duties assigned by the principal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform duties both indoors and outdoors during the entire school year

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others, or which impose undue hardships on the District.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The District maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

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