26-27 Door Monitor & Building Monitor - Evenings

Somerville Public Schools SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
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Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Summary

The Somerville High School Evening Door and Building Monitor is responsible for monitoring the main entrance of a school building, screen visitors enforcing security policies and for maintaining a professional and courteous relationship with the staff, children, and families in the program while also overseeing appropriate use of the building during weekday evening hours.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position

• Monitor the front entrance and, if applicable, other designated, exterior doors/gates. Ensure doors are not propped open and remain locked.
• Verify identification, check in visitors and if applicable, issue passes following school policy.
• Assist students, staff and visitors entering the school building and direct individuals to the appropriate location within the school building.
• Conduct regular checks of the school building including hallways and restrooms. Monitor security cameras, if applicable.
• Report, manage, and/or diffuse, potential safety threats or unauthorized individuals, including the removal of unauthorized persons from school building.
• Redirect people from unauthorized locations in the building
• Coordinate with night custodial staff to ensure the building is fully cleared of visitors each evening.
• Maintain visitor logs and report maintenance or safety concerns.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in all aspects of the job.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make judgments and work under high levels of stress.
• Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented.
• Must be courteous and able to effectively manage job responsibilities.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, to read and write, to handle multiple tasks and prioritize them appropriately, and to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to recognize areas of concern and propose and/or recommend appropriate solutions to the problem.
• Must possess active listening skills.
• Must possess conflict mediation skills. Maintains a high level of professionalism in all interactions with public, students and school staff.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential functions.

• Mobility:Frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs.
• Lifting/Strength:Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 10 to 30 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment).
• Physical Dexterity:Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students.
• Stationary Tasks:Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

Reporting Relationships

• Position
  
  Reports to:
  
  The School Principal and Director of CTE

Terms of Employment

• Position Type:
  Part Time / Yearly Appointment
• Schedule:
  
  Monday
  - Friday / Up to 19 hours per week
• Evening
  
  Hours:
  
  6:00 PM-9:45 PM
• School
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday
  - Friday
• FLSA Classification:
  Non Exempt
• Benefits Eligibility:
  Non Benefits eligible
• Compensation: $25 per hour worked

Pre-Employment Requirements

MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance

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The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

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Safety/Security

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jim Hachey , CTE Director
• SOMERVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
• Email:
  Jhacheyerville.ma.us