Lunchroom Paraprofessional

Essential Functions:

• Assists in supervising students in the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Assists in making sure that tables and surrounding areas are clean.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.
• Ensures that students remain seated in assigned areas throughout their time in the cafeteria.
• Circulates among assigned tables during the mealtime to be available as needed.
• Organizes groups of students for orderly dismissal from the cafeteria.

 
Additional Duties:
Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

 
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard school lunchroom environment.  

Qualifications Profile:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  
Prior experience with students is preferred.
   
Experience:
Successful prior experience working as a lunch or food service aide, preferably in a school district or with children. 

Schedule:
10:45 am to 12:45 pm
Monday – Friday 
When school is in session

Wage:
$15.61 – $18.47 per hour

Application Procedure:
Apply online using Applicant Tracking

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Jason Mielke at jmielke@district745.org
Questions about the online application should be directed to Amy Rausch at arausch@district745.org