School Cafeteria Playground Aide

Company: Wayne Township Public Schools
Location: Wayne
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Position Type: Educational Support Staff (Non Certified)/School Cafeteria Playground AideDate Posted: 9/9/2021Location: George Washington Middle SchoolDate Available: ASAPClosing Date: 09/23/2022TITLE: SCHOOL/CAFETERIA/PLAYGROUND AIDE I. QUALIFICATIONS:Equivalent to completion of 12th grade Knowledge of school rules and regulations; student needs; first aid; and appropriate rules, student behavior expectations, materials and equipment, etc., needed for student activities. Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with students, staff members, and the public. Ability to obtain the respect of students, to win their cooperation, and to assist them in solving their problems and concerns in a sympathetic and positive manner. Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions. Ability to maintain consistency and follow through in carrying out school rules and regulations. Ability to maintain composure, calmness, sound judgement, and cooperative work skills during times of stress and/or situations which create unusual job responsibilities. Effective problem-solving, organizational, human relations, and written and verbal communication and comprehension skills. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. II. APPOINTMENT The School/Cafeteria/Playground Aide (SCPA) shall be appointed on an annual basis by a majority vote of the Board of Education, and shall not be eligible for tenure. This shall be a 10-month position. III. STAFF ORGANIZATION The SCPA shall report to the Building Principal. S/he shall assist students in attendance at a particular school site. IV. JOB GOAL Assist in overseeing the cafeteria and playground areas and perform other student coordinating work with regard to maintaining order, safety, and cleanliness on school property. V. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES In the cafeteria and playground assist in the enforcement of the rules as determined by the district. Assist students during lunch periods and from established stations during recess. Treat students in a positive, fair, and consistent manner. Assist in the intervention in problematic social interactions among student to foster more positive, considerate behavior. Communicate problems/concerns to teacher and/or nurse, and communicate serious incident problems to the Principal. Complete disciplinary forms in order to report repeated student behavioral problems. Work with other cafeteria/playground coordinators in a positive, professional manner. Inspect the playground equipment and playground regularly. Report problems to the Principal. Perform such other responsibilities consistent with this job description as may be assigned by the building Principal. Approved on 11/16/06 Agenda # PH-66-07 Revised 12/5/06 Revised 12/2/08

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