JobID: 9002
Position Type:
Additional Staff/Lunch/Playground Assistant
Date Posted:
2/2/2024
Location:
12th Street Elementary
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until filled
District:
Portage Public Schools - website
PLAYGROUND SUPERVISOR
12th Street Elementary
EDUSTAFF Employee
3.
5-4 hours per day
Starting Date: ASAP
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
Please apply online at: https://www.
portageps.
org/page/employment-at-pps
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 4900
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