Hall Monitor

About the role

The Lansing School District seeks to hire a Hall Monitor who will contribute to maintaining a safe, orderly, and welcoming school environment. This position plays a crucial role in supporting students' academic success by promoting positive behavior and ensuring a secure learning space.

Responsibilities

• Monitor hallways, entrances, cafeterias, restrooms, and other common areas to ensure a safe and secure environment
• Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, class transitions, lunch periods, and other assigned times, ensuring they are in authorized locations
• Promote positive student behavior by reinforcing school expectations, building positive relationships, and redirecting inappropriate behavior
• Respond to minor student conflicts using appropriate intervention strategies and report serious concerns to school administration

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate degree or relevant college coursework preferred
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred
• Experience in school security, youth services, customer service, or community engagement is desirable

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree or relevant college coursework preferred.
• Experience: Experience working with children or adolescents preferred. Experience in school security, youth services, customer service, or community engagement is desirable.

Skills

• Ability to establish positive working relationships with students from diverse backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to de-escalate conflict using effective communication and problem-solving techniques
• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during stressful situations
• Knowledge of school safety practices and student supervision techniques
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

The Lansing School District offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Details will be provided upon employment.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $24,000 - $27,000 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a 1.0 FTE position working 8 hours/day and 5 days per week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lansing School District is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.