BALL-CHATHAM CUSD #5

Substitute Student Supervisor

SUBSTITUTE POSITION OVERVIEW

Substitute employees provide temporary coverage for regular District staff to support the continuity of daily operations and services. Substitutes are expected to perform the duties of the assigned position, follow District policies and procedures, and carry out responsibilities as directed by their supervisor or building administrator.

The job description below outlines the general duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the regular position. Actual substitute assignments may vary based on the duration of the assignment, staffing needs, and the specific responsibilities delegated to the substitute.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to pass fingerprint background check.

Special Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:

Must be agile and mobile
Must have visual ability to observe children over a large area
Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather
Must be able to walk 3+ hours per day

REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal

JOB SUMMARY:

To monitor the behavior and activities of children during lunch and recess to ensure the safety of all students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Listed below but not limited to:

Hand out napkins, spoons, and forks
Release students by row to go through lunch line
Release students to return to class
Assists in refilling condiments as needed between lunch periods
Cleans the lunch tables between lunch periods
Enforce all rules and policies directed toward the use of the cafeteria
Handle minor discipline problems and refer severe problems to the assistant principals
Enforce all rules and policies directed toward the use of playground facilities
Anticipate potential safety concerns and take steps to correct them
Notify the administration of any hazards to children on the playground
Handle minor discipline problems and refer severe problems to assistant principal
Refer injured students to the nurse’s office, seek additional assistance when necessary
Work cooperatively with the other supervisors to problem solve and innovate solutions to create a positive experience for children

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year in accordance with recommendations established by the Superintendent of Schools and immediate supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands: evaluating, interpreting, analyzing, and coordinating.

Physical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, standing for long periods of time, walking, lifting, carrying, cleaning, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity, ability to read and write, ability to speak and understand the English language.

Environmental Conditions: outside supervision on playground and indoor supervision on inclement weather days.

EVALUATION:

The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met (as applicable).

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future and may be amended at any time as appropriate.

Revised 6/2022