Elementary Lunchroom/Recess Supervisor

Elementary Lunchroom/Recess Supervisor Urbana, IL Job Details $18.10 an hour 13 hours ago Qualifications Behavioral standards enforcement in schools First aid De-escalation support in education High school diploma or GED Working with children Safe environment creation School policy and procedure enforcement Entry level Full Job Description Urbana School District #116

TITLE:

Elementary Lunchroom/Recess Supervisor

LOCATION

Leal Elementary School

SUPERVISOR

Principal or Assistant Principal

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, 10:45am - 1:00pm (2 hours, 15 minutes) 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