Cafeteria Monitor

POSITION: CAFETERIA MONITOR

LOCATION: Cougar Elementary School

SALARY: Classified Scale, Grade 1

HOURS: Part-Time, 3.5 hours per day

POSITION LENGTH: 180 Days per school year

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY

The Cafeteria Monitor is responsible for supervising students during lunch service to ensure a safe, orderly, and positive cafeteria environment. This position is responsible for supervising students during meal service, providing guidance and assistance as needed, and helping children develop positive eating habits, manners, and social skills. The Cafeteria Monitor also assists with maintaining cafeteria cleanliness and supporting the smooth flow of meal service.

REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior experience working with children is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students and staff.
• Ability to follow directions, exercise good judgment, and complete assigned tasks efficiently.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (Including, but not limited to, the following)

• Supervise and manage student behavior during lunch service in accordance with school expectations and procedures.
• Refer student behavior concerns to teachers or administrators following established school guidelines.
• Communicate with students, staff, and cafeteria personnel in a positive, respectful, and professional manner.
• Circulate throughout the cafeteria and designated eating areas to monitor student safety and assist students as needed.
• Support the cleanliness and organization of cafeteria tables, floors, and surrounding areas, including recycling and trash disposal.
• Assist with the orderly dismissal of classes at scheduled times.
• Encourage appropriate table manners and respectful behavior.
• Serve as a positive role model for students at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to effectively communicate with staff and the public through telephone and in-person interactions. Must be capable of operating typical office equipment (computer, calculator, copier, fax machine). Physical requirements include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.

CLEARANCES (Conditions for Employment)

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• Tuberculosis Screening

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Manassas Park City Schools provides equal employment and educational opportunities as required by federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties and requirements of the position. However, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary. It should not be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.