School Safety Monitor-Part-Time

Job Title:

School Safety Monitor (Part-Time)

Location:

School Based

Pay Grade:
Unified Salary Scale U050

Work Calendar: 10 Month (185 Day) Employee

FLSA Status:
Non‑Exempt

Under the supervision of the School Principal, this position provides assistance as either a School Crossing Guard and/or Cafeteria Host. Shared responsibilities include support to the educational process with specific duties for ensuring the safety and welfare of students during classroom and non‑classroom activities, minimizing the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents, and communicating observations and incidents that may impact the general well‑being of students, school personnel, and visitors.

• Gives clear, concise hand signals to stop vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic to prevent movement of vehicular traffic until all pedestrians have completely crossed the street.
• Makes sure signals are understood and obeyed before moving either vehicular or pedestrian traffic to ensure school children cross only at proper and designated locations.
• Notes any present or potential traffic hazards and reports them to the Sheriff’s Office as soon as possible.
• Reports vehicle code violations and writes reports as necessary.
• Attends appropriate training sessions/meetings as requested or required by immediate supervisor, Sheriff’s Office or Safety & Security Office.
• Enforces school rules and regulations.
• Reports students and/or pedestrians who do not adhere to safe street crossing procedures to his/her immediate supervisor.

• Assists with the orderly progression of students through the cafeteria lines and seating at the appropriate tables.
• Monitors students’ behavior.
• Facilitates the movement of students through the cafeteria in an orderly and appropriate manner.
• Assists students with their lunches, if required, i.e., opening milk cartons, collecting appropriate utensils, etc.
• Cleans up spills and dropped food, as required, to maintain a safe environment.
• Assists with the cleaning of tables and the sweeping of the floors following the lunch period.

• Ensures that students, employees, and visitors are aware of the district's on‑site safety policies and its potential consequences for violations.
• Reports incidents, surveys student behavior, and visually scans various areas to ensure students, staff, and building are in compliance with established regulations and maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Provides direction, control, and supervision by escorting students, assigned personnel, and/or guests to offices and/or special locations.
• Provides administrative visibility, accountability, and protection by keeping a close eye on the school's facilities, approaching outsiders, and pointing them in the right direction.
• Monitors student behavior in various settings during and between assigned periods and checks facilities (e.g., restrooms, hallways, cafeteria, school grounds, parking lot, etc.) consistently to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.

• Engages in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Responds promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintains a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintains a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serves as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Works in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co‑workers.
• Complies with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be certified by the Sheriff’s Office to conduct Crossing Guard duties.

• Basic safety rules for school buildings.
• Basic safe driving rules and procedures for Crossing Guards.
• Basic food safety guidelines for Cafeteria Hostesses.
• Techniques for communicating with children and adults.
• English and…