Lunch/Recess Supervisor
- Where
- Park Campus · Vernon Hills, IL
- Posted
- Feb 18, 2026
- Listing expires
- Nov 14, 2026
About this role
Title: Lunch/Recess Supervisor
Reports To: Building Principal
Department: Building
Classification: 10 month
FLSA Status: Not exempt
Salary: $17.00/hour
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JOB OVERVIEW:
Supervise students during lunch and recess periods (indoor and outdoor)
Number of hours per day/week are based on specific school building needs
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma
- Ability to respond in the best interests of the pupils in an emergency situation
- Working knowledge of school functions and procedures
- Ability to exercise flexibility and appropriate judgment to meet all student needs
- Ability to work collegially within a team environment
- Experience/willingness to work with children
- Ability to work cooperatively with other lunch/recess supervisors
- Ability to speak Spanish preferred
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lunchroom Supervision
- Patrols designated areas
- Maintains a supervised lunch period
- Monitors student conduct
- Enforces good lunchroom manners
- Supervises playground
- Cleaning of lunchroom is not a primary responsibility of the supervisor but at times will be necessary
- Communicates with school office student issues that may arise
- Enforces playground rules and performs additional duties assigned by the principal
Playground Supervision
- Patrols designated areas
- Maintains recess supervision both inside and outside
- Monitors student conduct
- Supervises recess area by enforcing reasonable safety practices
- Discourages disruptive and potentially dangerous behavior
- Mediates disagreements
- Escorts injured students to the school office
- Communicates with school office student issues that may arise
- Enforces playground rules and performs additional duties assigned by the principal
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and perform duties both indoors and outdoors during the entire school year.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
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