Cafeteria/Recess Monitor

Term of employment: 2.5 hours/day, 180 days/year when students are in school. Pay rate: $15.00/hr. This position does not include medical benefits.

About the Role

To establish and maintain a safe, clean, pleasant, and efficient atmosphere in the school cafeteria and at recess.

Responsibilities

• Monitors students during assigned mealtimes in the cafeteria and recess.
• Arrives promptly at the assigned area and ensures students return to their next activity safely and on time.
• Observes students' verbal and physical actions to ensure a safe, orderly environment while on duty.
• Patrols assigned areas in accordance with established procedures and training.
• Helps ensure the health and safety of students by following and enforcing established school health, safety, and conduct rules.
• Assists students who need help with opening milk cartons and food packages.
• Monitors and maintains a reasonable noise level in the cafeteria.
• Ensures student behavior toward staff and other students is appropriate.
• Uses positive reinforcement strategies and other appropriate techniques to assist students in developing appropriate behavior.
• Organizes students into orderly lines for purchasing food at the beginning of each meal period and directs them to assigned tables.
• Encourages students to complete their meal within the allotted lunch period.
• Organizes students for orderly disposal of food waste and return of trays at the end of each meal period.
• Oversees student groups for orderly dismissal from the lunchroom to attend class.
• Encourages students to wait in line in an orderly fashion, complete their meal within the allotted time, pick up their trash, and leave the cafeteria in an orderly fashion.
• Resolves minor problems between students using fair but firm strategies.
• Calls for the principal, counselor, or designated teacher in the event of any argument, physical altercation, or incident that appears to be more than momentary disruption.
• Treats all students in a fair, impartial, and respectful manner.
• Communicates in a calm, neutral, and non-confrontational manner, speaking at an appropriate volume and with appropriate word choice.
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Actively participates in the Schoolwide Positive Support Plan, recognizing good behavior of students.
• Follows procedures for proper hand washing and glove usage.
• Maintains clean conditions in the cafeteria and dining area.
• Wipes tables between meal periods and frequently cleans and sanitizes tables reserved for students with allergies using designated cleaners.
• Cleans and sanitizes tables and seating prior to meals, during meal periods as able, between meal periods, and at the end of the workday.
• Cleans floors of any spills and/or debris in the absence of the building custodian.
• During recess, organizes and directs activities.
• Ensures students use recess and playground equipment safely.
• Encourages and promotes positive student behaviors, including good sportsmanship.
• Reads, stays current on, and complies with school rules for students and employees.
• Complies with the provisions of the individualized education program or Section 504 plan when working with students with disabilities.
• Interacts courteously with administration, staff, and students.

Pay

$15.00 per hour

Schedule

2.5 hours per day, 180 days per year when students are in school.