Part Time Lunch Monitor/Office Assistant

The School seeks an organized, responsible, flexible part-time office assistant / Part time lunch monitor to join a collegial team. The successful candidate will:

• provide coverage for the school office for an hour a day and assist the secretary and principal as needed;
• supervise 2 lunch shifts daily and 2 recess periods throughout the week.

The candidate should have some experience managing large groups of students. The candidate will be able to create a positive and safe atmosphere in the cafeteria. They will also be responsible for sharing behavior concerns with classroom teachers and/or the building principal.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Completion of a high school diploma required. Bachelor's degree and previous successful work with students highly preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILL

• Ability to communicate effectively if a question or problem arises.
• Ability to form and maintain positive relationships with children who may present with challenging behavior.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with multiple communities (students, staff, and parents).

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Demonstrates caring and concern for all students.
• Communicates clearly and asks for assistance when needed.
• Able to problem-solve challenging situations with support from teacher and other staff.
• Ongoing professional demeanor in all aspects of communication and work with others.

JOB ENVIRONMENT
Work takes place in a fast-paced school environment including offices, auditorium, gym, lunchroom, and recess/hallways.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching as well as carrying and occasionally lifting up to 30 lbs.
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.
The Westwood Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.