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Alexander Middle School Recess Supervisor & Classroom Support (Grades 4-8) General Education Aide Reports to:

Building Principal/Assistant Principal Hours:

Part-time; as determined by school schedule

Job Description :

The Recess/Cafeteria Supervisor & Classroom Support staff member plays a vital role in ensuring a safe, supportive, and positive environment for all students during non-instructional times, as well as providing meaningful assistance within the classroom to support student learning. This individual must be proactive, approachable, and solution-oriented while maintaining professional conduct at all times.

Primary Responsibilities :

Recess/Cafeteria Supervision:

Ensure student safety and positive behavior by maintaining active, visible supervision in all assigned areas. Engage with students in a friendly, supportive, and approachable manner, promoting an inclusive and respectful environment. Encourage positive peer interactions and address inappropriate behaviors using a solutions-focused mindset, guiding students toward better choices and conflict resolution. Remain attentive and present at all times — cell phone use is strictly prohibited during supervision unless in an emergency situation. Monitor for unsafe behavior or situations and intervene promptly and appropriately. Ensure smooth transitions to and from recess and lunch periods. Manage minor incidents independently and report significant concerns, unsafe behavior, or major incidents to administration promptly. Promote healthy habits, respectful table manners, and clean-up practices in the cafeteria.

Classroom Support:

Assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a positive, engaging, and productive classroom environment. Work with individual students or small groups as directed to reinforce learning objectives and support academic progress. Help monitor student behavior and engagement to ensure all students remain on task and demonstrate respect toward peers and staff. Provide support to students who need additional guidance in understanding directions, staying organized, or managing behavior. Support the teacher with classroom management strategies to ensure a calm and structured environment conducive to learning.

Professional Expectations:

Demonstrate a friendly, supportive, and respectful attitude toward all students, staff, and families. Serve as a positive role model, exemplifying school values such as empathy, respect, and responsibility. Communicate promptly and professionally with staff and administration about any student or safety concerns. Maintain confidentiality and handle student interactions and incidents with discretion and professionalism. Continuously observe and assess student behavior and engagement to adapt support strategies as needed. Participate in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance skills and effectiveness. The Recess/Cafeteria Supervisor & Classroom Support staff member is essential in fostering a safe, supportive, and productive learning environment for all students. This position requires reliability, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to promoting student growth and success — both academically and socially. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not to be construed as an all-inclusive list. Staff members serve as role models for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. It is the staff member's legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values. Nekoosa School District employees shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District. Employees will be evaluated, at least in part, against their job descriptions. The Board of Education reserves the authority to the District Administrator to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary within the scope of the employment position. The Nekoosa School District The Nekoosa School District is a Pre-K - 12 public school system located in central Wisconsin, which serves students in the city of Nekoosa and the townships of Armenia, Port Edwards, Rome, and Saratoga. Our district serves 1,250 students within its four buildings. The mission of the Nekoosa School District is to develop students who excel academically, act responsibly, display good character and citizenship, and reason and solve problems rationally. We focus on preparing our students with the skills they will need to succeed in a global community.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The School District of Nekoosa does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected under State and Federal law including, but not limited to, sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability or handicap in any of its student programs and activities. Federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in employment.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

From $17.33 per hour Expected hours: 29.0 per week

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location:

In person