Lunchroom Assistant

Assists with supervising students in the cafeteria and during recess. Provides direct assistance to students with a variety of needs during the meal service. Assists in keeping the cafeteria clean. Assists with monitoring students during recess. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Assists with the supervision of students during meal service by ensuring compliance with school rules and regulations.

Assists with the supervision and monitoring of students during recess.

Reports behavior issues as directed to the appropriate instructional or administrative staff in a timely manner.

Communicates with students and school staff in a positive and professional manner.

Circulates throughout the cafeteria assisting students who need assistance.

Assures tables and floors are free from food and papers at the end of meals

Maintains order and encourages good table manners.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

High school diploma or appropriate equivalent preferred.

Possession of a valid BCPS fingerprint card required.

Licenses and Certificates:

None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of school and cafeteria rules and activities.

Skill in verbal communication.

Ability to provide assistance to students. Ability to supervise students. Ability to follow and enforce safety and disciplinary rules. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, and other school personnel.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

The work of this class involves physical activities such as frequent walking, standing, and bending.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully completing a background, Department of Social Services (DSS) and criminal history check. A completed application must be on file in the Office of Staffing/Temporary Services to be eligible to work in this position.

Salary: $18.00 per hour

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at

FLSA: Non-exempt

Benefits: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.

Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.

Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.

You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.

Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.

If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.

Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.

Contact Information:

Office of Temporary & Support Services

Email:

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