Student Support Services-Education Support Personnel/Cafeteria Technician

Education Support Personnel: 7.0 hours per day M-F Salary Range: $15.81 - $20.56

Cafeteria Technician: 1.0 hours per day M-F Salary Range: $15.36 - $19.87

The job of Education Support Personnel was established for the purpose/s of assisting in the monitoring and instruction of students under the supervision of certified staff, including instruction of behavioral and social skills (BEST) or functional life skills (FLS) for special education students; observing and documenting student progress; assisting in implementation of plans for instruction; and assisting students by providing for special health care needs. This job reports to Principal

Essential Functions

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials, under the direction of certified staff, for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all students at different learning levels and/or with different functional limitations to participate in instructional programs and classroom activities.
• Assists BEST, FLS, APE, ABLE, or Work Study special education students with classroom and daily living skills (e.g. toileting, diapering, tube feeding, etc.) for the purpose of creating a positive plan of action to address specific student issues and allowing students to function in a school and/or community environment.
• Assists certified staff with implementation and supervision of a variety of instructional activities (e.g. individual students and/or small groups in academic subjects, social/behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing and/or verbal skills, lessons, remediation, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing learning objectives and ensuring student success in school.
• Communicates with a variety of stakeholders, as directed by certified staff, (e.g. teachers, students, parents, district personnel, community agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information related to the student’s progress as established in their individual educational program.
• Maintains a variety of instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. incident and activity reports, building passes, discipline records, duplicating and adapting instructional materials, checking papers, attendance, audio visual equipment, set up adapted projects, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, ensuring availability of items, and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitors students within a variety of activities (e.g. restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, library, cafeteria, bus stops, study hall, locker room, classroom, field trips, assemblies, etc.) for the purpose of modeling appropriate behavior/social skills and providing a safe and positive learning environment in school or community.
• Provides positive reinforcement to students (e.g. encouragement, consistency, positive attitude, etc.) for the purpose of supporting students in meeting individual plan objectives and school-wide discipline plans.
• Responds to emergency situations and potential conflicts with students (e.g. injured students, health-related issues, verbal/physical conflicts, natural disasters, etc.) for the purpose of de-escalating behaviors, modeling positive behaviors, and directing the situation toward a positive outcome (e.g. resolving immediate safety concerns and/or referring to appropriate party for resolution).
• Transports students, as requested, (e.g. Work Study, ABLE, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that they arrive safely at assigned location

Education:  High school graduation or GED

Certificates & Licenses: Highly qualified

The job of Cafeteria Technician was established for the purpose/s of preparing and serving food items to students and/or school personnel as well as maintaining food service facilities in a safe and sanitary condition. JOB DESCRIPTION This job reports to Building Cafeteria Manager or Building Food Services Manager

Essential Functions

• Arranges setup for food items, supplies, serving lines, and/or equipment for the purpose of ensuring that items are provided in accordance with cafeteria requirements.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas (e.g. ovens, steamers, fryers, mixers, slicers, freezers, dishes, tableware, kitchen utensils, counters, carts, racks, and dishwashing machine, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions. 
• Collects payments on accounts for the purpose of securing funds for reimbursement of costs. Evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance and temperature for the purpose of presenting items that will be accepted by students and/or staff. 
• Inspects food items and/or supplies (e.g. items being sent or received from satellite kitchens, vendors, etc.) for the purpose of verifying quantity and specifications of orders and/or complying with mandated health standards. 
• Inventories food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of ensuring availability of items.
• Monitors students’ food choices for the purpose of meeting mandated requirements and ensuring adequate nutrition. Prepares and serves food and beverage items for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and projected meal requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel. 
• Reports equipment malfunctions for the purpose of maintaining equipment in safe working order. Responds to inquires of students, staff and/or parents for the purpose of providing information and/or direction regarding the type and/or cost of meals. 
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.

Education:  High school graduation or GED

Salary : $15 - $20