Lunch Assistant - Sharpsburg Elementary School

Lunch Assistant – Sharpsburg Elementary School  

• Date Posted: 6/11/2026
• Location:
  
  Sharpsburg Elementary School
• Closing Date: 07/31/2026

Lunch Assistant – Sharpsburg Elementary School
Hours:
Vary but no more than 2.25 hours/day, 10-Month Work Year (180 Days)
Hourly Wage: $15.00 (2026 - 2027 school year)

Under the direct supervision of the principal, provide supervision of the students while eating lunch and during playground period.

• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with students and adults.
• Ability to supervise students.
• Regular and predictable attendance (essential function of this position).
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Supervision and management of up to 90-100 students in the cafeteria.
• Ensure students maintain a minimum noise level.
• Maintain good table manners and discipline.
• Address disturbances and respond positively with students.
• Distribute lunch condiments (ketchup, etc.) at the tables.
• Help students with trays, opening thermos bottles, etc.
• Assist with dismissal—guide students in an orderly fashion from cafeteria to classroom.
• Wipe tables after each group of students.
• Supervision and management of 90-100 students on the playground.
• Dismiss students in an orderly manner from cafeteria or classroom to the playground.
• Help students organize playground games when needed.
• Resolve minor student conflicts in a diplomatic manner.
• Work cooperatively with others to foster a friendly work environment.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.

The Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental demands represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Ability to move efficiently throughout the building and grounds for extended periods.
• Use of sensory skills to communicate and interact effectively (see vision, hearing, and speech).
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Move, raise, lower, push, pull, and carry objects up to 20 lbs. on an irregular basis.
• Ability to bend, crouch, stoop, reach, and climb.
• Will be exposed to loud noises, food odors, temperature variations, interactions, crowded areas, and traffic flow associated with a highly populated environment.

This is a temporary employment position that is not entitled to the rights governed by the Negotiated Agreement between the Board of Education and the Washington County Teachers Association, Inc. or the Negotiated Agreement between the Washington County Educational Support Personnel. Temporary employees are paid at the hourly rate established at the time of employment and are not guaranteed employment or a specific number of hours.

To seek a permanent full or part‑time position with Washington County Public Schools, applicants must apply for the desired position. Length of employment and hours are determined by the principal.