Part-Time Lunch Paraprofessional, Bates Elementary School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2026-2027]

Part-Time Lunch Paraprofessional, Bates Elementary School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [

SY 2026-2027

] Salem Public Schools Bates Elementary School - Salem, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in

Salem Public Schools Job Details Job ID:

5689824

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

Aug 24, 2026 Job Description Part-Time Lunch Paraprofessional, Bates Elementary School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [

SY 2026-2027

]

Hours:

Up to 3 hours per day

Compensation:

$29.08 per hour, Per Paraprofessional & SRP CBA Reports to: Building Principal About Salem Public Schools , where belonging leads to opportunity. Salem is a small, diverse city with a proud maritime and immigrant history. Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools. Our vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world. We hold dear our core values of belonging, equity , and opportunity in everything we do. We seek individuals who are passionate about urban education and understand the urgency of improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. We invite you to learn more about our strategic plan and core priorities on our website at https://salemk12.org/ .

Summary:

This position is responsible for students' supervision during the lunch period. Implementation of positive and consistent expectations will provide both emotional and physical safety to each individual student.

Role Responsibilities:

Supervises students in the cafeteria during lunch periods in serving lines, while eating, during outdoor and indoor recess and cafeteria dismissal Escort students to lunchroom, restrooms, lockers and nurse's office, as necessary Dismiss students from lunch in an orderly fashion Assist students with lining up and monitor behavior when students receive their lunches Direct safe movement of groups of students to and from recess area, which may include walking through parking and bus loading areas Encourage students to engage in appropriate recess activities, recommend activities as necessary and maintaining an orderly recess environment Assist staff in lunchroom clean-up Wash lunchroom tables and provide general clean up between lunch periods and after the last lunch period each day Ensure play equipment is used safely and notify the building principal of any equipment in need of repair Familiarize students with and enforce a set of appropriate and expected behavioral guidelines and consequences during lunch and recess time Reports all student accidents and/or incidents to the supervising teacher immediately or as soon as possible Additional duties may be assigned

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma (or equivalent) Ability to work with adults and children in a positive manner Ability to supervise large groups of students Must be dependable and punctual Ability to regularly lift a minimum of 10 pounds and up to 25 pounds as necessary Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Physical Working Conditions:

Work involves student interaction, and is performed indoors, and outdoors, in all weather conditions. Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and stooping are required. Equal Opportunity Employer Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type:

Part-Time Salary:

$29.08 to $29.08

Per Hour Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information

HR MANGER

Collins Middle School 29 Highland Avenue Salem, Massachusetts 01970

Phone:

978-740-1115

Email:

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