School Monitor

School Monitor - 3 Hours

Jefferson Parish Schools – Tom Benson School, Kenner, Louisiana. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5678474

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise students in maintaining proper discipline standards during lunch duty; assist administrators/teachers with non-instructional tasks.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee students during the lunch period.
• Supervise students during recess/yard duty.
• As requested by teachers with approval of the principal:
• Call the home of absent students.
• Keep absentee records up-to-date.
• Decorate bulletin boards in the classroom.
• Maintain student data processing records (Middle/Junior/High) if applicable.
• Help administer first aid to students when necessary.
• Operate ditto, mimeograph, laminator, copying machines and other office machines.
• Type tests, reports, and any other materials needed if applicable.
• Grade test papers and workbooks.
• Update cumulative folders with principal/teacher approval.
• Complete student referrals as needed.
• Write behavior reports with administrative approval. Administrator must co-sign report. Copy of action pursued should be received from administrator.
• Become familiar with Student Services Handbook and Personnel Policy Manual (copies to be obtained from Administrator).
• Check medical records and send out deficiency notices with principal approval.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the principal.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/HOURS WORKED:

• The monitor will work in a school setting, climate-controlled environment adhering to School Board energy policy, and in the outdoor areas subject to climate extremes.
• Work day consists of hours at the assigned school site according to personnel department/school principal.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Telephone, computer, copy machine, intercom and PA systems, ditto machines, mimeograph, laminator, and other appropriate office equipment.

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Sitting, standing, walking, running, observing and monitoring student behavior in all facets of the school environment is required during the work day.
• Must be able to operate office equipment.
• Reaching, bending, lifting 10 pounds sometimes required, as well as the physical restraint of another person or persons.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Understand written and verbal instructions from supervisors.
• Work independently after instructions are given.
• Make decisions during supervisor's temporary absence.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT:

• Interact positively and be emphatic to students and parents.
• Respond positively to supervision and accept suggestions for improvement.
• Work in group settings with both adults and children.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eighteen (18) years or older.
• Education commensurate with site responsibilities, to be determined by the principal.

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Substitute and/or parent/volunteer experience and/or high school diploma or equivalency.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Somer Anderson-Picou, Principal
• TOM BENSON SCHOOL
• Phone:
• Email: SOMMER.ANDERSON-PICOU