Part Time Noon Duty Paraprofessional

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Ability to instruct students one-on-one and small group situations, at the direction of the General Education Teacher

Building administration

The primary function of an employee in this class is to provide a safe and supervised environment for students in the lunchroom or cafeteria and on the playground during lunch periods. The position is supervised by the building Principal. The primary duties of the position are performed in a school cafeteria and outdoors, with exposure to inclement weather. May also assist classroom teachers in achieving the goals and objectives through individual, small group, or whole group instruction.

• Provides a safe and supervised environment for students in the cafeteria and adjacent areas and on the playground;
• Enforces school rules and administers disciplinary actions;
• Redirects unwanted behaviors and provides conflict resolution;
• Provides First Aid assistance;
• Checks sports and recreational equipment in and out;
• Ensures students return to class in a timely manner;
• Reports hazardous conditions and situations and serious disciplinary problems to a supervisor or the building Principal, as directed;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and safety practices.

• May perform other monitoring duties as assigned;
• Performs other related duties as required.

• School rules and behavior requirements;
• Disciplinary and behavior modification methods and techniques;
• Basic playground safety techniques and objectives.

• Follow oral and written instructions and observe District policies and procedures;
• Provide a safe environment for students in a cafeteria and playground environment;
• Discern and react appropriately to emergency or safety situations;
• Prepare and maintain required records, files, reports, logs, statistics, and documentation;
• Operate standard playground and safety equipment;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers and staff members, and other District personnel;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Maintain student and District confidentiality;
• Demonstrate integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to discern verbal instructions, communicate effectively in person and by two-way radio, and to discern sounds such as students in distress against a background of normal playground noises;
• Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions and discern students in distress or violating behavior codes against a backdrop of normal playground activities;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate standard playground and safety equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility, agility, strength, and reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to stand for long periods of time, walk, and work in a school cafeteria and outside playground environments and be able to lift up to 20 pounds.

District benefit package for full time employees working 20+ hours per week:

• Medical/vision/dental insurance
• $30,000 life insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Unlimited accumulation of sick leave
• Personal, bereavement, professional leave, vacation (if applicable)
• Credit reimbursement of up to $300 per year

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually

This position shall be considered in all respects  employment at will . The  employment period  and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools

I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance