Hall Monitor

The Lockhart ISD Mission

The mission of Lockhart Independent School District is to cultivate innovative learners and empower bold leaders who are prepared for a future yet to be imagined.

Lockhart's Leaders

Across Lockhart ISD, each of our leaders are guided by three core themes embodied in our leadership definition and their corresponding behaviors:

* Having a Lock"heart" for People which is focused on developing one's relational capacity;

* Unlocking Potential which is centered on the development and empowerment of both the self and others; and,

* Being Locked on Excellence which means that every person will have a relentless pursuit for results

Primary

Purpose:

Assist in the provision of safety and protection for students by monitoring and communicating campus activity to the administration and/or campus-based law enforcement officer(s).

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to record information

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to work effectively with students

Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)

Experience:

None

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Student Management

* Assist administration in maintaining an effective operation by monitoring the halls and surrounding school premises.

* Monitor and report student behavior and student conduct in relation to the Student Code of Conduct.

* Report conflict or confrontation between students and disturbances to the Principal or Assistant Principal.

* Record data for supervisory staff, such as student conflicts or unusual occurrences.

* Report tardiness, truancies, and other related incidents to the appropriate school administrator.

* Perform other job-related duties as may be designated by the school principal or designee.

* Check for students' hall passes and tardy slips.

* Escort students to the principal, assistant principal, counselor, liaison officer or nurse. Hall monitors shall not participate in time-out or retain any student in isolation, in a one-on-one scenario.

Campus Safety

* Watch for and report irregularities such as fire hazards, security doors left unlocked, and any unusual activity.

* Direct authorized visitors to their proper destination; report and monitor unauthorized visitors.

Other Duties

* Work cooperatively with office personnel to inform students of problems with vehicles (i.e., improperly parked, lights on, etc.)

* Assist law enforcement personnel as directed by school liaison officer.

* Attempt to first notify a campus administrator or school liaison officer of any situation requiring immediate attention. If unable to contact a campus administrator or school liaison officer, then notify police, fire department, or other appropriate authority of any situation requiring immediate attention.

* Assist with traffic safety, including student arrival and departure.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None. Hall monitors are not to assume administrative responsibilities such as the dispensation of disciplinary consequences or assume direct responsibility for, or supervision of, students in violation of the Student Code of Conduct. Hall monitors are not to assume the role or duties of police or security officers.

Equipment Used:

Two-way radio

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; [P.E. teachers: automated external defibrillator (AED)]

Posture:
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:
Frequent walking

Lifting:
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment

Environment:
Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands:
Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.