Hall Monitor

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 an a Hall Monitor. This individual will help maintain a safe, orderly, and welcoming school environment by supervising students in hallways and other common areas before, during, and after the school day. This position promotes positive student behavior, supports school expectations, and assists administrators in maintaining a secure learning environment where students can focus on academic success. Qualifications Education High school diploma or GED requiredAssociate degree or relevant college coursework preferred Experience Experience working with children or adolescents preferredExperience in school security, youth services, customer service, or community engagement is desirable Job Responsibilities Essential Duties Monitor hallways, entrances, cafeterias, restrooms, and other common areas to maintain a safe, orderly, and secure school environmentSupervise students during arrival, dismissal, class transitions, lunch periods, and other assigned times, ensuring students are in authorized locationsPromote positive student behavior by reinforcing school expectations, building positive relationships, and redirecting inappropriate behaviorRespond to minor student conflicts using appropriate intervention strategies and report serious behavioral, safety, or security concerns to school administration Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Ability to establish positive working relationships with students from diverse backgroundsStrong interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to de-escalate conflict using effective communication and problem-solving techniquesAbility to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during stressful situationsAbility to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, security staff, and other employeesKnowledge of school safety practices and student supervision techniquesAbility to follow written and verbal instructionsBasic computer skills for documentation and communication 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 positionMust be able to stand, walk, and move quickly between indoor and outdoor settings for extended periodsRegularly required to bend, kneel, crouch, and assist with physical transfers or interventions involving studentsMust be able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds as neededFrequent verbal communication is required to support students, coordinate with staff, and manage emergent situationsOccasional use of computers, radios, and other communication or documentation toolsMay be exposed to noise, weather conditions, and other elements associated with a school environmentReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions At the Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions. We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply. Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis. External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications. Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest. Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you! This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources). This is a 1.0 FTE position and will work 8 hours/day and 5 days per week.