Job Description
Position: Noon Aide
Reports to: Building Principal or Designee
Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Demonstrated ability to work positively and effectively with students, staff, and families
* Knowledge of and experience with supervision strategies, student safety practices, and behavior management
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
* Preferred experience with Playworks, PBIS, or similar structured recess programs (not required)
Terms of Employment
During a school year when students are present, a maximum of three (3) hours per day.
Basic Functions
The Noon Aide oversees and supports the supervision of students during lunch and recess periods, ensuring a safe, positive, inclusive, and orderly environment. This role serves as a liaison between administration, teachers, and support staff to implement structured play and safety procedures consistently, while modeling district values and expectations.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate and monitor supervision coverage during lunch, recess, hallways, and bathrooms.
* Ensure all areas are appropriately supervised, and student safety is prioritized.
* Circulate and monitor student behavior, modeling proactive engagement.
* Respond appropriately to incidents and report to the principal/designee as needed.
* Foster a positive and collaborative team culture.
* Train new noon aides in procedures, communication protocols, and expectations.
* Support consistent implementation of PBIS, Playworks, and structured supervision techniques.
* Actively support and mentor Junior Coaches (if applicable).
* Support aides in handling student conflicts with calm, respectful strategies.
* Promote Playworks principles of inclusion, sportsmanship, and positive behavior.
* Ensure aides use clear and respectful communication with students.
* Ensure timely and appropriate reporting of behavior incidents.
* Model and promote active participation in recess games and activities.
* Encourage inclusive play and foster positive peer relationships.
* Ensure Playworks language and strategies are consistently used.
* Monitor and maintain a safe and respectful playground environment.
* Communicate with the administration regularly regarding incidents and concerns.
* Ensure the lunchroom is prepared before student entry and cleaned afterward.
* Supervise staff in sanitation procedures and food service collaboration.
* Ensure compliance with health and allergy protocols.
* Participate in emergency drills and uphold all school safety protocols.
* Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or designee.
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
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