Playground/Lunch Supervisor

Playground/Lunch Supervisor

New Lenox School District 122 is hiring Playground/Lunch Supervisors for the 2026-2027 school year. Position Title: Playground/Lunch Supervisor Report To: Principal(s) Benefits: No employee benefits are offered Starting Wage $16.00 an hour Total Work Days 168 Days Hours Varies Sick/Personal Days Not applicable Paid Holidays Not applicable Condolence Leave 3-5 Days Disability Not applicable IMRF Not applicable Medical Not applicable Life Insurance Not applicable Yearly Increase-July 1 NLPSSC Contract Summary: To provide assistance and supervision for students during lunch/recess. Maintaining a positive safe environment for students to eat and participate in recess, if applicable.

Qualifications: Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and accurately report applicable information to the supervisor. Ability to effectively supervise students by enforcing lunchroom/playground procedures. Ability to carry out instructions and intervene with problem situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff. Present evidence of a physical exam to determine "fit for duty", evidence of being free from communicable disease (TB), and submit to a criminal background check.

Physical Demands: Frequently required to walk and stand. Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently tolerate working outside for recess period(s). Occasionally list and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Apply common sense understanding to carry out lunch/playground procedures. Successfully deal with problems involving different variables. Get along with people and display patience to all school community members. Communicate clearly and concisely by notifying principal(s) of any disciplinary problems that might arise. Set up necessary lunchroom tables and clean prior and after lunch periods. Assist students with following lunchroom/playground procedures. Assume responsibility for play equipment (playground only). Direct movement of groups to and from designated locations in a safe and organized manner. Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Display ethical and professional behavior. Serve as a role model for the school community by demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, accepting responsibility, and effective work ethic. Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Principal or designee. Evaluation: Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.