Part Time Lunch and Recess Paraeducator- Oviatt Elementary

Part Time Lunch and Recess Paraeducator- Oviatt Elementary JobID: 2132

• Position Type:

Support Staff/ Paraeducator - Lunch/Recess

• Date Posted:

7/1/2026

• Location:

Oviatt Elementary

• Date Available:

08/24/2026

• Closing Date:

Until Filled

Norwalk Community School District

Position: Part Time Lunch and Recess Paraeducator

Position Purpose

• Supervise students to, from and while at lunch and/or recess.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists and guides students to reinforce play, and other skills.

• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student behavior and well-being.

• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly cafeteria/playground, and ensure students are safe.

• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.

• Constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.

• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of lunch/recess to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.

• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties:

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with all students.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.

• Prior experience working with children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt