Lunch Assistant (Post Oak)

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.

In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring a GSRP Noon Assistant for Post Oak. This individual will help ensure safe & effective cafeteria operations. Noon Assistants build relationships with students during meal times, carry out school lunch procedures, and support school staff members with lunch operations as needed. They are a crucial component of a school team.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to perform manual tasks & follow instructions
• Previous experience working with students in a school setting

Job Responsibilities

• Wipe & clean tables between meal services
• Assist students with food trays
• Provide punctual, reliable, and respectful service to your assigned school
• Occasionally supervise students independent of other school administrators
• Interact with students from diverse backgrounds
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission

Work Environment & physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move quickly between indoor and outdoor settings for extended periods.
• Regularly required to bend, kneel, crouch, and assist with physical transfers or interventions involving students.
• Must be able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Frequent verbal communication is required to support students, coordinate with staff, and manage emergent situations.
• Occasional use of computers, radios, and other communication or documentation tools.
• May be exposed to noise, weather conditions, and other elements associated with a school environment.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions