Temporary Lunchroom​/Recess Paraprofessional at Bailey Elementary School

Temporary Lunchroom/Recess Paraprofessional at Bailey Elementary School

• Position Type: Paraprofessional/ Lunchroom/Recess
• Date Posted: 3/30/2026
• Location: Bailey Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP

Lunchroom/Recess Paraprofessional - Temporary

Bailey Elementary School

3.0 hours per day

10:45 a.m.

- 1:45 p.m.

$21.50 per hour

As soon as possible - June 4, 2026

March 30, 2026 - April 4, 2026 or until filled

This position is eligible for an additional $0.50 per hour once Highly Qualified status is achieved (2 or 4 year degree, OR 60 semester credits OR successful completion of the Para Pro which is offered by the district regularly).

Supervisory

So Wash Co  Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long‑term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans.

These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well‑being. Visit our benefits page for more detailed information. Position follows school calendar with the option to work in other summer paraprofessional positions if interested.

This position is responsible for large‑group student supervision during the lunch and recess period at elementary school buildings. Implementation of positive and consistent expectations will provide both emotional and physical safety to each individual child.

• Familiarize students with and enforce a set of appropriate and expected behavioral guidelines and consequences for lunchroom and recess period.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students to enhance their self‑concept and a positive attitude toward learning.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all kitchen, lunchroom, and building staff so that all employees and visitors experience a positive working atmosphere of mutual respect.
• Escort students to lunchroom, restrooms, lockers, and nurse's office, as necessary.
• Provide on‑site conflict resolution, referring incidents to building principal for attention.
• Wash lunchroom tables and provide general clean‑up between lunch periods/groups and after the last lunch period of each day.
• Be prepared daily to supervise outside recess activities.
• Direct safe movement of groups of students to and from recess area, which may include walking through parking and bus loading areas.
• Encourage students to engage in appropriate recess activities, recommend activities as necessary.
• Ensure play equipment is used safely and notify building principal of any equipment in need of repair.
• Perform other cafeteria duties, as directed by building principal, when not supervising recess activities.
• Maintain a harmonious and all‑inclusive atmosphere for students during the lunch and recess period.
• Provide other student and area supervision as directed by building principal.
• Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families, and staff.
• Maintain a high level of fairness, confidentiality, respect and equity for all students, staff and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Competencies as required by State of Minnesota, Federal government, and/or District 833.
• Proven teamwork, confidentiality, and communication skills.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and desire to work with children in the 5-12 year age group.
• Demonstrates ability to establish guidelines of behavior and to enforce the consequences in a consistent manner.
• Demonstrates ability to supervise large groups of children ranging in number up to 130.
• Actively participates in district‑sponsored training when offered.
• Models appropriate behavior, neat appearance, and…