School Monitor

Job Title

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

To supervise students in maintaining proper discipline standards during lunch duty; to assist administrator/teachers with non-instructional tasks.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees students during the lunch period.
• Supervises students during recess/yard duty.
• AS REQUESTED BY TEACHERS WITH APPROVAL OF THE PRINCIPAL:
• Calls the home of absent students.
• Keeps absentee records up-to-date.
• Decorates bulletin boards in the classroom.
• Keeps student data processing records (Middle/Junior/High) if applicable.
• Helps administer first aid to students when necessary.
• Operates ditto, mimeograph, laminator, and copying machines and other office machines.
• Types tests, reports, and any other materials needed if applicable.
• Grades test papers and workbooks.
• Updates cumulative folders with principal/teacher approval.
• Completes student referrals as needed.
• Writes behavior reports with administrative approval. Administrator must co-sign report. Copy of action pursued should be received from administrator.
• Becomes familiar with Student Services Handbook and Personnel Policy Manual. (Copies to be obtained from Administrator.)
• Checks medical records and sends out deficiency notices with principal approval.
• Performs 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 outside areas which are subject to climate extremes.
• Work day consists of hours at assigned school site according to personnel department/school principal.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Telephone, computer, copy machine, intercom and P.A. 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 require during the work day.
• Must be able to operate office equipment.
• Reaching, bending, lifting 10 pounds is sometimes required as well as the physical restraint of another person or persons.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENT:

• Must understand written and verbal instructions from supervisor(s).
• Must have the ability to work independently after instructions are given.
• Must exhibit ability to make a decision in the supervisor's temporary absence.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENT:

• Must be able to interact positively and be emphatic to students and parents.
• Must be able to respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement.
• Must have the ability to 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.

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JP Schools also offers a competitive benefits package.