Lunch Supervisor

Job Description

Mission

The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is the largest school board in western Canada with over 144,000 students and 16,000 employees. Our mission: Each student, in keeping with their individual abilities and gifts, will complete high school with a foundation of learning necessary to thrive in life, work and continued learning. We pride ourselves in the values we hold. Students come first. Learning is our central purpose. Public education serves the common good. The CBE encourages an inclusive and equitable workplace, which supports our diverse student and employee community. We encourage all applicants to join our dynamic, diverse, and collaborative culture and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

When you apply to the CBE, you can feel good about serving our future leaders and contributing to student success.

Competition Info

Competition Close Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:59PM

Calendar: 10 Month Traditional

Salary: Staff Association Grade A

FTE: or 10 hours per week

Additional Information

The Enhanced Educational Supports (EES) class provides educational programming for students in grades 1-6 with moderate to severe developmental disabilities. The EES class focuses on building foundational skills in functional academics, communication, social interaction, leisure skills, functional living skills, and skills for self-regulation. The curriculum is modified to support the personalization of learning according to the unique strengths and needs of each student. The classroom team includes a teacher, education assistants and a lunchroom supervisor. Additional supports from multi-disciplinary team members may include consultation and collaboration with behaviour support workers, specialists, strategists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physiotherapists, and psychologists.

Learner Profile

• Students in grades 1- 6 who have been diagnosed with a moderate to severe cognitive disability and low to extremely low adaptive functioning.
• Students may have co-occurring diagnoses including a medical diagnosis.

Position Description

Responsibilities

• Safely removes tables to and from storage areas as required. Sets up, arranges and dismantles the lunch area. Sets out lunch amenities such as milk, emergency lunches or activity centers as required. Operates basic equipment, such as a microwave, TV/ VCR, recording devices, PA systems etc., to address student needs as necessary. Assists with the preparation and service of menu items, taking cash, ordering and putting supplies away as required.
• Effectively and efficiently cleans up the food preparation area following best practice sanitation procedures as outlined in the Food Services Handbook, as required. Washes dishes, sanitizes tabletops daily, sweeps the floor and mops up spills as necessary, and cleans chairs and equipment used for lunches on a regular basis. Ensures proper disposal of garbage and litter into designated garbage cans.
• Supervises and interacts with students by focusing on the positives, modeling and encouraging appropriate behaviour and manners. Remains alert to all situations that may represent a risk to students. Responds immediately by taking appropriate action to reinstate a safe, secure environment.
• Records student attendance, absences, accidents and behaviour issues for data driven assessments, ensuring the confidentiality of student information at all times.
• Participates regularly in educational appropriate activities, scheduled programs and workshops to enhance related knowledge, strategies and skills.
• Communicates effectively with students and staff to build rapport, ensuring tact and diplomacy when problem solving.
• Signs out or oversees the distribution and preparation of activities, crafts or games or issue emergency lunches/food, as appropriate.
• Attends related meetings and serves as a liaison with the school Principal or designate to ensure that adequate food supplies are ordered and delivered, as required.
• Assists with hygiene routines and proper feeding techniques of students as the situation requires it.
• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned to meet the purpose and accountabilities of the role.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Standard First Aid and CPR certificates preferred

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work well with students to establish a positive rapport
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as a team member with school and lunch supervisory personnel
• Ability to be alert and respond appropriately to situations of risk
• Willingness to regularly enhance knowledge, skills and strategies through personal development opportunities
• Personal suitability.

NOTE: This position requires lifting and carrying demands that range from a limited to medium National Occupational Classification category (carrying and lifting from 4.5 to 20 kilograms) for the majority of the critical job demands. There are a few tasks that are in the heavy lifting category (lifting over 20 kilograms), however co-worker assistance is available for such tasks as setting up tables, thereby making it a medium level position (lifting from 10 to 20 kilograms) for each worker. In addition to lifting from ground to above shoulder level, this position requires bending, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, walking, standing, sitting, and using hands in the preparation of foods, and the cleaning and moving of tables.

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A career with the CBE offers incredible opportunities, rewards and supports.

Land Acknowledgement

The Calgary Board of Education acknowledges the traditional territories and oral practices of the Treaty 7 Nations, including the Siksikaitsitapi Nations, Tsuut'ina Nation, and the Îyârhe Nakoda Nations. We acknowledge the Métis Nation within Alberta, and all people who make their homes in the Treaty 7 region of southern Alberta. As a learning organization, we are committed to advancing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action focused on Education for ReconciliACTION.