Monitor (Lunchroom)

Preferred minimum qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Obtain First Aid/CPR training
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability and willingness to take directions
• Ability and willingness to meet the needs of students
• Excellent references including attendance and punctuality

Job Goals

To provide a clean and safe environment in the cafeteria, playground, or classroom for students by monitoring and enforcing appropriate student behavior, social interaction, cleanliness, and safe conditions.

Responsibilities

• Clean cafeteria tables and assist in the maintenance of order in the cafeteria, playground, or classroom.
• Police playground area of unsafe hazards.
• Assist teacher in maintaining the cafeteria, classroom, and playground in a safe manner for students.
• Promote positive student behavior and social interactions.
• Monitor and/or supervise student behavior and safety in the cafeteria, playground, or classroom.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• English language skills
• Personal computer and keyboarding skills
• Customer service and public relations skills and professionalism
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions, and respond to management direction
• Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

Materials & Equipment

• Basic operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals
• Basic operating knowledge of and experience with office software
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, email, etc.
• May require operating knowledge of computer networks and applications

Pay

Monitors (Lunchroom / Playground / Crossing Guards) are on the Classified Salary Schedule. These positions are paid at the minimum of the Grade 1 pay Grade Salary Schedule.

Schedule

Hourly as needed – not eligible for leave or benefits.