Noon Duty Assistant

NOON DUTY ASSISTANT
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, assists in maintaining a safe and orderly environment, discipline, and student control during non‑instructional periods; and performs related work as required.

• Supervise students in assigned areas including cafeteria, lunch area, indoor assembly areas, outdoor eating areas, halls, restrooms, playground, buses or other vehicles, street crossing area, and at other assigned locations. E
• Enforce safety, security, discipline, and activity rules assigned; redirect students to more appropriate activities, when needed. E
• Report problems or situations of a serious nature, including recurrent behavior problems and safety hazards, to principal or other appropriate certificated employee. E
• Set up and prepare for activities; maintain records as needed including discipline referrals and written statements; maintain control over equipment and materials used; maintain good order and discipline.
• Organize and coordinate non‑instructional activities for maximum benefit to students; observe all aspects of duties assigned. E
• Check restrooms. E
• Safeguard students from harm or injury. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an “E” which identifies essential duties required of the classification.

• School safety rules and regulations.
• Student behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic written and spoken English.

Supervise and discipline students according to approved policies and procedures; read, interpret, and follow rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; demonstrate an understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward others; communicate effectively in oral and written form; understand and follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others; respond appropriately to feedback, direction, and evaluation; display sufficient stamina to permit performance of duties in inclement weather;

be tactful and helpful under unfavorable or difficult situations; effectively and objectively handle difficult and/or angry people.

Sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities for the classification.

Outdoor work environment. Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Seeing to monitor student activities.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling light to moderately heavy objects.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to assist students.

• Exposure to noise.
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Walking on uneven ground and wet or slippery surfaces.