Lunch Room Assistant/ Part-time 30 Hours Per Week/ (26-27) EOY at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

General Definition of Work

The lunch room assistant, under general supervision, performs entry-level work with minimal decision-making discretion monitoring student activities and behavior during student lunch periods. Employee performs school-based work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the principal

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Monitor behavior of elementary students during lunch periods and enforce cafeteria rules
• Assist students with carrying lunch trays
• Assist students with opening lunch boxes, condiment packets, containers, drinks, etc.
• Assist students with cleaning area when finished
• Provide reports to teachers or administrators as needed
• Create an inclusive environment with positive communication
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Skilled in communication, both verbal and in writing
• Ability to enforce cafeteria rules and appropriate student behavioral standards
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to reason, make judgments, and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to employ positive communication skills in all settings/mediums
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and exercise sound judgement

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Experience working with elementary age children preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

# of Jobs 1.00

Teacher Scale N

Minimum Educational Requirements HS diploma

Term 9 Month

Additional Job Information

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work environment is performed in a cafeteria setting and requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Work requires frequent bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights
• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
• Work regularly requires exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
• Visual acuity requires observing general surroundings and activities
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., cafeteria)
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress