ORCUTT UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT 

CLASS TITLE:  NOON DUTY SUPERVISOR

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the supervision of the school principal, to supervise students on the playground, other school grounds or within the school buildings during lunch periods.  Duties may include supervision of planned, structured recreational and social activities as well as supervision of unstructured activities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

A basic requirement of this position is the necessity to be ever watchful and alert to the numerous needs of children; maturity in judgment; and evidence of willingness to assist pupils in promoting cooperation, fairness and desire to participate.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

          Supervises or assists in the supervision of student eating areas, lunch lines, and school grounds. E

          Enforces school procedures related to eating areas, including trash disposal.  E

          Insists on orderly approach to and proper seating at tables.  E

          Assists students in opening containers.  E

          Dismisses children after they have completed their lunch and assures that they proceed in an orderly manner to the playground and game areas.  E

          Supervises playground activities of students during lunch recess, enforcing school rules and safety regulations.  E

          Pursues and detains children misbehaving on the playground; reprimands those who disregard safety rules and regulations; watches for evidences of quarrels and friction and immediately intervenes to stop such incidents; restores and maintains order, as needed.  E

          Patrols student restrooms to control overcrowding.  E

          Ensures that no unauthorized persons are on the school grounds during lunch recess and that students do not leave the grounds during that time without permission.  E

          Reports unsafe conditions.  E

          Reports physical injuries; administers minor first aid and uses good judgment in handling student injuries.  E

          Encourages and promotes courtesy and safety among students.  E

          Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

          KNOWLEDGE OF:

          How to deal effectively with children

          Children's behavior and characteristics

          Children's needs and interests at different age levels

          Child growth and development

          Acceptable methods used in controlling students in lunch recess situations

          Human relationships

          ABILITY TO:

          Work effectively with children

          Demonstrate positive attitudes toward students

          Learn and enforce school rules and safety regulations

          Recognize and report danger to students or school property

          Deal firmly, tactfully and effectively with students and the public

          Understand and carry out oral and written instructions

          Work cooperatively with others

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

          Valid First Aid certificate

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

          High school diploma or equivalent desirable

          Experience in dealing with school-age children is preferred