School Monitor - 3 Hours

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.