Factors influencing job satisfaction of lunchroom aides in selected New York State school districts

Abstract

Positive psychological and material job satisfaction of employed persons is one primary index of a dynamic occupation. The purpose of this study is to provide data that may be used in development of viable occupations for non-instructional paraprofessionals in New York State school districts. To accomplish this purpose, selected occupational factors are analyzed in terms of their relationship to levels of lunchroom aide job satisfaction, and the satisfaction of significant others (principals and teachers) with the lunchroom aides' job performance.