Elementary Lunchroom Supervisor

Urbana School District #116

Thomas Paine Elementary School - Urbana, Illinois This job is also posted in Urbana School District #116

Job Details

Job ID:

5927596

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Urbana School District #116

TITLE:

Elementary Lunchroom Supervisor

LOCATION

Thomas Paine Elementary School

SUPERVISOR

Head Lunchroom Supervisor or Principal or designee

SUPERVISES

Students

JOB SUMMARY

Supervise the lunchroom and playground effectively to create a safe and pleasant environment for staff and students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

Maintain discipline by enforcing safety rules when students are in the lunchroom, playground, and activity room

Assist younger students with opening cartons, wrappers, etc, when they are unable to independently do so

Be aware of situations arising in the lunchroom or on the playground to defuse them before a situation gets out of control

Exercise a fair but consistent manner when interacting with students

Maintain a good relationship with teachers by keeping them informed about problems or situations involving their students

Practice proper guidelines and protocols per assigned building

Actively supervise students; move throughout the work area as needed, and perform tasks that involve consistent mobility. Candidates must be able to walk, bend, reach, and engage in physical activity regularly to successfully fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

High School diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Previous experience working with children preferred Demonstrate ability to communicate and interact with children and adults appropriately

Ability to follow simple instructions, orally or written

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Recreation background

Knowledge of peer mediation and conflict resolution techniques and ability to apply them to lunch and playground situations

Knowledge of First Aid

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage. This is a position not within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.

This is not an exempt position.

Student contact days, 10:30am - 1:00pm (2.1 hours a day)

Pay Rate is $18.10/hour

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

START DATE

ASAP

AN

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED:

September 2025

Position Type:

2 Hours Per Day

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required