Elementary School Recess Aide

About the Employer

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

Job Title

Noon Recess Building Support Paraeducator

Location

Hampton Elementary School

Hours and Calendar

• 2.5 hours per day, 5 days a week
• Monday � Friday, following traditional school year calendar 2026-2027

Salary

$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.

Performance Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists students at playtime (recess), on the playground, and/or in the lunchroom to ensure harmonious, orderly, and safe experience.
• Responsible for table cleanup per published guidelines.
• Under the direction of the Building or Program Administrator, support the dispensation, and documentation of medication as outlined under district regulations, the District Nurse's instruction, and the student's medical management plan.
• 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.
• Periodically may be directed with organizing materials and assisting staff with projects.
• 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.

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 Elliott-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 (8 U.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�