Lunch​/Recess Monitor

Lunch/Recess Monitor

South Burlington School District – Orchard School Support Staff – South Burlington, Vermont

Job : 4760888
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Mar 18, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: Elementary Lunchroom/Recess Supervisor

Location: Assigned School

Reports To: Principal

Job Group: Non-Certified, Non-Union Support Staff

Summary: Provides assistance to students during lunch and recess breaks, supervises activities and behaviors to ensure a positive, safe environment for students to eat and enjoy recess time.

• Supervises students during lunch and recess, circulates among students to preserve order and safeguard school property.
• Monitors student behavior and takes appropriate action to quell disruption or inappropriate behavior in accordance with school policies.
• Encourages peaceful resolution of conflicts and promotes a harmonious atmosphere.
• Assumes responsibility for play equipment and organizes group games and activities.
• Directs movement of groups to and from playground, lunchroom, and classrooms safely and organizedly.
• Assists students in lunchroom cleanup.
• Recommends measures for improving cafeteria services to the Nutritional Services Director and/or Principal.
• Communicates with school personnel to ensure student safety during lunch and recess through collaborative supervision.

• High school graduate or equivalent. First Aid and CPR training helpful.
• Ability to read, comprehend simple instructions, write simple correspondence, and present information effectively to staff and students.
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, division).
• Common sense reasoning for detailed written or oral instructions.
• Knowledge of child development, appropriate behavior change techniques, and direct experience working with children.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and community.
• Physical ability to frequently walk, talk, hear, and stand; occasional sitting. Good depth perception and the ability to read written or typed information.

• Position Type:
  Part-time
• Terms of Employment:
  School Year
• Evaluation:
  Annually

• Preferred:
  At least 1 year of relevant experience;
  High School/Trade School degree.
• Citizenship, residence, or work visa required.

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The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (P.L. 110‑325), which became effective on January 1, 2009. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The Board reserves the right to waive the essential requirements contained in this job description.