Teacher Aide - Recess/Lunch DSA

Performs duties as assigned by the Principal, under the supervision of the classroom teacher. Provides assistance to teachers.

• Monitors students in cafeteria and recess. Intervenes when issues arise. Contact office / nurse in the event of injury at recess or in cafeteria.
• Assist in monitoring student activities such as tests, drills, and practices and gives individual assignments as requested by the principal or teacher of class to which assigned.
• Assists with recording students' grades and maintains records as requested by principal or teacher to which assigned.
• Operates computers, copy machines, public address system, and audio visual equipment.
• Trains volunteers in use of office machines.
• Orders and maintains workroom supplies.
• Performs non-instructional duties, such as monitoring the lunchroom, library, playroom and playground.
• Substitutes when the secretary is absent and assists with office duties as needed.
• Assists teachers in upgrading the instructional programs.
• Accompanies groups on field trips as assigned.
• Maintains confidentiality of student information.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have regular and reliable attendance, is regularly required to sit, talk and / or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and / or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include : close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Received from : Principal / Teacher

Given to : Students

EVALUATION : Annually by the Principal

FLSA : Hourly Grade : 15