Elementary Lunch​/Recess Monitor

Job Overview

Title:

Lunch/Recess Monitor

Department:
Elementary School

Immediate Supervisor:
Principal

Location:

WILL ROGERS ELEMENTARY

Job Goal:
Provide assistance and supervision for children during lunch and/or assigned recess to ensure a positive and safe environment.

Temporary/Duration of Need: 173 Days per Year, 3.5 Hours per Day. Grade 20: $15.83- $17.10 an hour. Position Type:
Before/After Care, Lunch Monitors/ Elementary Lunch/Recess Monitor.

• Interact with students to maintain order and provide assistance when needed.
• Ensure students are orderly and demonstrate appropriate behavior.
• Direct movement of students to and from playground, lunchroom, and classrooms in a safe and organized manner.
• Maintain a safe environment; report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately to a supervisor.
• Respond to emergency situations (injured students, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Evaluate student injuries, determine appropriate course of action, perform minor first aid, and complete required paperwork in compliance with District policies.
• Report disciplinary and other concerns to the building administrator and/or classroom teacher; provide assistance for students requiring additional guidance regarding proper behavior.
• Maintain appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Comply with applicable District, local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Professional representation of the school and District in interactions with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Maintain regular attendance and be punctual in reporting to work.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervise students at lunch and maintain a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging peaceful resolution of conflicts.
• Circulate throughout the cafeteria during mealtime; help students by opening packages; clean up spills and provide additional assistance as needed.
• Assist students through the cafeteria line in an orderly fashion.
• Assist Child Nutrition staff in cleaning tables and lunch room clean‑up.

• Work with administration and staff to determine placement of recess monitors throughout the playground and ensure that all areas are within view of staff.
• Assess playground and equipment for safety and security issues and report concerns to a site administrator.
• Circulate the playground to monitor student behavior and address any misbehavior or safety issues.
• Assume responsibility to train students in proper usage of playground equipment.
• Take out and put away school equipment at the end of each day.
• Organize group games and activities as needed.

• Education and/Or
  
  Experience:
  
  High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None required.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents, and the general public.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Maintain accurate records and support documentation for projects under the supervision of the position.
• Reasoning
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Other
  
  Skills and Abilities:
  
  Ability to use computer and computer‑related programs and other technologies needed to perform essential job functions; apply knowledge of current research and theory; establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community; organize and chair or facilitate committees and meetings; communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form; perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

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 essential functions.

Regularly required: stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Occasionally: reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. May need to lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Postings current as of 3/15/2026 2:27:20 PM CST.