Part Time Lunch and Recess Paraeducator- Oviatt Elementary

Part Time Lunch and Recess Para educator - Oviatt Elementary

Norwalk Community School District, Oviatt Elementary — Norwalk, Iowa

Job : 5813334

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 02, 2026 2:04 AM (UTC)

Position Purpose

Supervise students to, from, and while at lunch and/or recess.

• Assists and guides students to reinforce play and other skills.
• Assists with record‑keeping procedures to document student behavior and well‑being.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly cafeteria/playground, and ensure students are safe.
• Assists students in non‑instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non‑instructional areas.
• Constructs, copies and distributes and uses educational materials as needed.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of lunch/recess to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with all students.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note:

Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non‑exempt

Part‑time

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• Tiffany Yacovazzi, HR Generalist
• 380 Wright Road
• Norwalk, Iowa 50211
• Phone:
• Email: tiffany.yacovazzi