Job Details

 
Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize students as they enter the cafeteria into orderly lines for purchase of food
• Maintain order within the cafeteria by observing the rules and being consistent with discipline
• Supervise students as they return their trays and dispose of debris
• Clean tables between lunch periods and dispose of debris
• Maintain visibility by circulating among the tables and help children who need assistance; resolve minor problems that might arise
• Encourage acceptable behavior by demonstrating these traits when speaking with children
• Inform teacher and/or principal of any serious problems arising within the cafeteria
• Immediately notify principal in the event of a discipline problem that is considered to be serious
• Supervise dismissal of students from lunchroom
• Assist food staff as necessary
• Direct the students to and from the playground in an orderly and organized manner
• Organize activities on the playground
• Periodically inspect the safety of equipment used by children on the playground and report any safety concerns
• Respond immediately to any safety complaints made by students
• Consistently enforce rules established by the principal
• Send students to the health room/office on matters requiring immediate attention
• Follow through with communication with principal or teacher on students who are disruptive or do not follow established rules for the playground
• Notify principal of serious accidents on the playground
• Maintain a pleasant and enthusiastic attitude while on the job
• Move about the play area; move quickly to students who may be posing a risk to themselves or to others

 
Physical Ability

• Agility and mobility with physical stamina to move about hard and soft play areas
• Ability to restrain students who become physically aggressive
• Hearing, speaking and visual ability to exchange information and monitor student activities
• Pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying supplies and equipment. The employee may occasionally lift 40 pounds to waist height
• Reaching overhead and above shoulders

 
Work Environment

• Potential exposure to communicable diseases and contact with blood and other bodily fluids 
• Potential exposure to injury from aggressive behavior

Notice of Non-Discrimination:  The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.  The following positions at Portage Public Schools have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy:  Human Resources Director Brad Galin and Human Resources Manager Jennifer Tuyls.  Contact information: 269-323-5000, 8107 Mustang Drive, Portage, Mi 49002