Elementary Lunch​/Recess Monitor

Lunch/Recess Monitor

Provide assistance and supervision for children during lunch and/or assigned recess to ensure a positive and safe environment.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Interacts with students to maintain order and provide assistance when needed.
• Ensures students are orderly and demonstrating appropriate behavior.
• Directs movement of students to and from the playground, lunchroom, and classrooms in a safe and organized manner.
• Maintains a safe environment for students at all times.
• Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately to a supervisor.
• Responds to emergency situations (injured students, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Evaluates student injuries, determines appropriate course of action, performs minor first aid, and completes required paperwork in compliance with District policies.
• Reports disciplinary and other concerns to the building administrator and/or classroom teacher.
• Provides assistance for students requiring additional guidance regarding proper behavior.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Complies with applicable District, local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Professionally represents the school and District in interactions with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Maintains regular attendance and is punctual in reporting to work.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Lunch Monitor responsibilities include:

• Supervising students at lunch and maintaining a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging peaceful resolution of conflicts.
• Circulating throughout the cafeteria during mealtime.
• Helping students by opening packages.
• Cleaning up spills and providing additional assistance as needed.
• Assisting Child Nutrition staff in cleaning tables and lunchroom clean-up.

Recess Monitor responsibilities include:

• Working with administration and staff to determine placement of recess monitors throughout the playground to ensure adequate coverage and supervision.
• Assessing the playground and equipment for safety and security issues and reporting any concerns to a site administrator.
• Circulating the playground to monitor student behavior and addresses any student misbehavior or safety issues.
• Assuming responsibility to train students in proper usage of playground equipment.
• Taking out and putting away school equipment at the end of each day.
• Organizing group games and activities as needed.

Length of contract:
One hundred seventy three (173) contract days. Salary commensurate with experience on the negotiated agreement of the Support Employees of Edmond (SEE).

Qualification requirements include:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents, and the general public.
• Maintain accurate records and support documentation for projects under the supervision of the position.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to use computer and computer related programs and other technologies needed to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Ability to organize and chair or facilitate committees and meetings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, talking or hearing, reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.