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Gateway School District is looking for a Lunch Room Aide to assist our students at Evergreen Elementary!Lunch Room Aides work on the days students are in school: they have weekends, holidays, and summers off!Job GoalHelp establish and maintain a calm and pleasant atmosphere in the cafeteria, so that students may find mealtime a time to unwind from the tasks of the morning and refresh for the tasks of the afternoon. Minimum QualificationsHighschool Diploma or GEDExperience and knowledge in working with childrenAbility to deal effective and courteously with associates, students, and the general publicRequired Background ChecksAct 34 PA State Police Criminal HistoryAct 114 Federal Crime HistoryAct 151 PA Child Abuse HistoryJob DutiesOrganize students into orderly lines for purchasing food, and ensuring that they go to assigned tables (if applicable)Help students develop and observe proper dining habits, both in terms of etiquette and nutritionAssist younger students with the use of utensils when neededOrganize student groups for orderly disposal of food waste, trays, and utensilsOrganize student groups for orderly dismissal from the lunchroomCirculate among the tables during the meal period so as to be available to help children who may need help and resolve any minor problems that may ariseInform any attending teachers and/or principal at once of any serious infraction of disciplinary rule by studnetsCall immediately for an attending teacher in the event of any argument involving more than two students; and incident involving physical confrontation; and any incident that appears to be more than a momentary disruptionMaintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully certified professional employeesPerform any other additional duties as assigned by the principalQualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsConfidentiality: Respect and maintain the highest degree of confidentiality with regard to personnel and student records, personal communication from members of the community, School Board, and staffLanguage Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must have the ability to write routine reports and to speak effectively before parents, staff, and studentsComputer Skills: Demonstrate the ability to use IMB-based or MAC-based personal computers and programs used, such as Windows, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and databases, if neededReasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with multiple problemsOther Skills & Abilities: Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Patience in dealing with staff and students. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee:is regularly required to stand, walk, and sitis frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouchis occaisionally required to lift and/or push up to 25 poundsSpecific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth vision perceptionGood hearing abilities are required