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Diocese of Phoenix Catholic Schools

Lunch/Recess Paraprofessional (6123)

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Job Details

TitleLunch/Recess Paraprofessional
Posting ID6123
Description

 

Purpose: The Lunchroom/Recess Paraprofessional assists the students during lunch and recess. This person must supervise children to ensure a positive safe environment during lunch/recess time to eat and enjoy recess time. To accomplish these tasks, the Lunchroom/Recess Paraprofessional works closely with the staff and administration of St. Mary-Basha Catholic School.

 

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Desire to continue career improvement.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.

Essential Functions:

1. Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

  • Assist in supervising the students during lunch and recess.
  • Assist in responding to the individual needs of students.
  • Communicate effectively with all members of the school.
  • Direct movement of groups to and from lunchroom and playground in a safe and organized manner.
  • React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
  • Support the value of a Catholic education.
  • Support the philosophy and mission of St. Mary-Basha Catholic School

2. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

  • Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
  • Occasionally requires the ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push
  • heavy objects or materials.
  • Occasionally requires the ability to stoop, bend and reach.
  • Must be able to work in noisy and crowded environments.
  • Must be able to work indoors and outdoors year-round.

General Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the supervision of students during lunch and recess.
  • Observe, record and report student behavior.
  • Use appropriate behavior management techniques to maintain a positive climate
  • Set high expectations for student behavior.
  • Communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors and students.
  • Assist in providing for the special physical needs of students.
  • Immediately report accidents, assaults, and destruction of property and abusive behavior to the instructor and principal.
  • Assist in lunchroom clean up.
  • See that school building policies are observed during lunch and recess.
  • Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
  • Adhere to all school and diocese health and safety policies.
  • Other duties as assigned by the principal, which are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications of the position.

Hours: 12-15 hours a week depending on availability

           Monday - Friday 10:30am - 1:00pm for lunch/recess coverage

 

Job Type: Part-time

 

 

Shift TypePart-Time
Salary RangePer Hour
LocationSt. Mary-Basha Catholic School

Applications Accepted

Start Date10/17/2024

Job Contact

NameKatie LyonTitlePrincipal
Emailklyon@stmarybashacatholic.orgPhone480-963-4951