Lunchroom/Recess Supervisor

Lunchroom Supervisor

Hourly Rate: $16.15 Hours/Day: 1-3 Work days/year: 175

Summary: The lunchroom supervisor will help establish and maintain a calm, pleasant, and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria so that students may find mealtime a time to relax after the tasks of the morning and to refresh themselves for the tasks of the afternoon.

Description of Duties:

• Organizes students into orderly lines for purchasing food and directs them to assigned tables.
• Helps students develop and observe proper dining habits, both in terms of etiquette and nutrition.
• Assists younger students with use of utensils when needed.
• Organizes students for orderly disposal of food waste, trays, and utensils.
• Organizes groups for orderly dismissal from the lunchroom.
• Circulates among the tables during the meal period so as to be available to help children who need assistance and resolve any minor problems that arise.
• Informs disciplinary supervisor at once of any serious infraction of disciplinary rules by students.
• Calls immediately for the disciplinary supervisor in the event of any serious argument involving more than two students; any incident involving physical confrontation; and any incident that appears to be of more than momentary disruption.
• Circulates among outside supervisory areas during recess (for K-5 students) to ensure the safety of all students.
• Mediate minor infractions of disciplinary actions of all students.
• Contact nurse for serious injuries or incidents to ensure student safety.
• Assist the custodian in the organization and cleanliness of the lunchroom (including participation in general cleaning).

Job Requirements:

Must be prompt and dependable. Demonstrates ability to follow directions. Demonstrates ability to deal with students and staff with courtesy and patience. Maintains confidentiality in dealing with people.