The posting
NOON RECESS BUILDING PARAEDUCATOR
Location: Meadow Brook Elementary School
2 hours per day, 5 days per week
Monday – Friday, following traditional school year calendar 2026-2027
$14.17/hour per currect RPEA Master Agreement
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the supervision of the school Principal/Administrator, monitor, assist and supervise students during their lunch period. Clean tables/seating following District sanitization protocol. Elementary level positions will also include monitoring and caring for students during their designated recess period, either on the site playground or inside during inclement conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School graduate, or equivalent, required.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work directly with students in an appropriate and professional manner and to give directions as needed.
- Patience and ability to effectively interact and maintain a professional rapport with others, including students, teachers, parents, and other staff members in the district.
- Has flexibility to work independently and demonstrate use of good judgment, especially when called upon to neutralize inappropriate student behavior.
- Possesses the necessary social and academic skills to promote cultural differences.
- First-Aid and CPR certification, preferred.
- Has the physical agility to lift and carry play equipment or cleaning materials; stand for extended periods of time; bend, kneel, crouch or reach to assist students; and tolerate working in the outdoors during cold and hot temperatures.
- Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
SALARY: $14.17/hour. The hourly wage will be paid from the Non-Instructional Classification Schedule per the Rochester Paraeducator Association Master Agreement.
SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS: This position will be filled based on all of the following criteria: qualifications, skills, experience, education, training, performance, references, attendance and if applicable, seniority.
Contact for staffing consideration will be made directly by Building or Program Administrator where the specific vacancy is located.
JOB DESCRIPTION
CLASSIFICATION: DISTRICT NON INSTRUCTIONAL
TITLE: NRB – NOON, RECESS, BUILDING SUPPORT PARAEDCUATOR
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma.
2. Ability to interact with others.
3. Demonstrated or competence for Assigned responsibility.
4. Excellent command of the English language, in written and spoken word.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORT TO: Building Principal
CALENDAR: Follows regular school calendar when students attend and lunch is served; may be noted exceptions for specific district initiatives, such as a professional development requirement.
JOB GOAL: To facilitate the smooth operation of the lunchroom or on the playground and provide other building non-instructional support duties within our school facilities.
PERFORANCE RESPONSIBILITES:
* 1. Supervises and assists students at playtime (recess), on the playground, and/or in the lunchroom to ensure harmonious, orderly and safe experience.
* 2. Responsible for table cleanup per published guidelines.
* 3. Under the direction of the building or program administrator, and per Article 3.O, of the RPEA Master Agreement, support the dispensation, and documentation of medication as outlined under district regulations, the district nurse’s instruction, and the student’s Medical Management Plan.
4. Building type support may be required per specific building needs, e.g. other student supervision of non-instructional periods such as student arrival or dismissal, open media center for independent student homework periods, building support for elementary science classroom materials set-up, etc.
5. Periodically may be directed with organizing materials and assisting staff with projects.
6. May perform work of the general nature which assists with the smooth operation of the building such as the delivery of materials to building personnel, supervision of hallway traffic at the entrances and exits, and assisting during emergency building situations.
7. Performs such other duties and/or functions as deemed necessary by the principal or building administrator.
* = Essential Job Functions
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Interested and qualified applicants must complete an online application through the Rochester Community Schools website at:
https://rochester.schoolspring.com/
ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, familial status, arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA), MCL 37.1206, Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C., Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, individuals will not be excluded from, or be denied, the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible.
Rochester Community Schools has designated certain individuals to serve as Compliance Coordinators for purposes of federal and state nondiscrimination laws and regulations. For additional information, including the names and contact information of the designated Compliance Coordinators, please visit the Rochester Community Schools Policies and Title IX webpage: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/human-resources/policies
You can also visit our website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us and search “Notice of Nondiscrimination”
