School Safety Monitor

About the Role

Under the supervision of the School Principal, this position provides assistance as either a School Crossing Guard and/or Cafeteria Host with shared responsibilities for ensuring the safety and welfare of students during classroom and non-classroom activities. The role aims to minimize harmful incidents and communicate observations that impact the well-being of students, staff, and visitors.

The School Crossing Guard controls vehicular and pedestrian traffic at assigned locations to ensure the safety of school children and the orderly flow of traffic. The Cafeteria Host monitors student behavior and facilitates orderly progression through the cafeteria during lunch periods.

Responsibilities

Crossing Guard Duties

• Provide clear, concise hand signals to stop vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic until all pedestrians have safely crossed the street.
• Ensure signals are understood and obeyed before allowing traffic or pedestrian movement.
• Note and report any present or potential traffic hazards to the Sheriff’s Office.
• Report vehicle code violations and write necessary reports.
• Attend training sessions/meetings as required by supervisors, the Sheriff’s Office, or the Safety & Security Office.
• Enforce school rules and regulations.
• Report students or pedestrians who do not follow safe crossing procedures to a supervisor.

Cafeteria Host Duties

• Assist with the orderly progression of students through cafeteria lines and seating.
• Monitor and manage student behavior in the cafeteria.
• Facilitate the movement of students in an orderly manner.
• Assist students with tasks such as opening milk cartons or collecting utensils.
• Clean up spills and dropped food to maintain a safe environment.
• Assist with cleaning tables and sweeping floors after lunch.

Safety Monitor Duties

• Ensure students, employees, and visitors are aware of district safety policies and consequences for violations.
• Report incidents and survey student behavior to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provide direction and supervision by escorting students, staff, or guests to designated locations.
• Monitor school facilities (e.g., restrooms, hallways, cafeteria, grounds, parking lot) for compliance with safety guidelines.
• Maintain visibility and accountability by observing school facilities and directing outsiders appropriately.

General Duties

• Support and demonstrate the core values of Stafford County Public Schools.
• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to the position.
• Respond promptly to requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance appropriate to the position.
• Demonstrate appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the public.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies, including confidentiality guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be certified by the Sheriff’s Office to conduct Crossing Guard duties.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Basic safety rules for school buildings.
• Safe driving rules and procedures for Crossing Guards.
• Basic food safety guidelines for Cafeteria Hosts.
• Techniques for communicating with children and adults.
• English and grammar usage.
• Current Virginia traffic laws and emergency procedures.

Skills

• Complete Handle with Care Training.
• Complete First Aid/CPR/AED Training.
• For Crossing Guard: Direct and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic using hand signals, stop signs, reflector vests, cones, whistles, gloves, and communication equipment.
• For Cafeteria Host: Apply child development and behavior management techniques to supervise children.

Abilities

• Provide own transportation, be punctual, and reliable.
• Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals.
• Organize and perform work independently.
• Meet deadlines for multiple projects.
• Demonstrate sustained effort and enthusiasm in work quality and quantity.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor settings with exposure to weather conditions near roadways, moving traffic, and moderate noise. The role may involve extreme temperatures but no exposure to chemicals or poor air quality.

The position involves light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects. Essential physical and mental abilities include:

• Standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repetitive movement of hands, wrists, fingers, back, or lower body.
• Feeling, grasping, or holding objects by hand.
• Visual identification of colors and objects in low light or distant conditions.
• Communicating via spoken and written language.
• Perceiving sounds.
• Making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, as required by law.

Pay

Pay Grade: Unified Salary Scale U050.

Schedule

10-month work calendar, 185 days per year.