Non-Instructional Assistant; Lunchroom; Middle School

Non-Instructional Assistant (Lunchroom) (Middle School)

Upper Moreland Township School District Job Description

Position: Non-Instructional Assistant

Department: Assigned Building

Reports to: Assigned Building Principal

Schedule: Part Time, 10 Months

Starting Rate of Pay: $16.75 per hour

Mission Statement: The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.

Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live.

Summary: Responsible for student supervision in the hallways, cafeteria, and during recess.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises students at recess, during lunchtime, and in hallways.
• Maintains a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging peaceful resolution of conflicts.
• Directs movement of groups in a safe and organized manner to and from recess in addition to monitoring students in hallways.
• Assists students in cafeteria clean-up.
• Participates in in‑service training as directed.
• Demonstrates understanding of students’ needs.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity with students.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma; preference given to those having a minimum of two years college.
• Previous experience with children, especially at‑risk students or students with disabilities preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to staff, students, parents and/or administrators.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to stand or walk for long periods of time, and occasionally required to use hands to operate office equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work both inside and outside for recess periods; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The employee must work with parents, staff, students and administrators continuously, meeting multiple demands from several people, and be continuously responsible for the safety and well‑being of students.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

Upper Moreland Township School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.

Information relative to special accommodation, grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the school district.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Part‑time

Job Function: Education and Training