What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Monitor position at Onslow County Schools?
POSITION TITLE:
Student Monitor
REPORTS TO:
Principal or Assistant Principal
BEGINNING DATE:
Open Until Filled
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children and adolescents
- Ability to follow oral and written directions
- Flexibility with strong skills in using superior judgment when making decisions
- Ability to establish effective and positive rapport with staff and students
- Ability to incorporate technology in daily tasks
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information
- Ability to work effectively with diverse student population including students with special needs
- Ability to maintain order and discipline in the classroom
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- Associate’s Degree preferred (must include an emphasis in mathematics, reading, writing and content knowledge)
- Twenty- four hour OCS ETTP course completion and dated certificate must be obtained within the first school year of employment (to register for ETTP, contact ETTP@onslow.k12.nc.us)
- High School Diploma from a regionally accredited school required. Individuals hired with HS Diploma must be committed to enrolling in an AA Degree program
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 month
SALARY: Pay Grade 53
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitors student behavior and compliance with school rules and procedures in a variety of settings including in the cafeteria, playground/gymnasium, hallways and other common areas of the school.
- Provides supervision for students who arrive early or stay later due to school transportation logistics. This may include a work schedule that is not the same as other school personnel.
- Provides support for school safety plan implementation.
- Assists with school safety drills.
- Implements prepared lesson plans as needed when the regular teacher is not available.
- Maintains good order and discipline in classrooms and group settings that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff in accordance with school and county policies.
- Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school and classroom.
- Promotes proper use and care of school property.
- Addresses and reconciles minor student conflicts and requests assistance from administration when support is needed for serious incidents.
- Reports all student injuries, accidents, illness, and discipline problems to the appropriate authority immediately or as soon as reasonable possible.
- Reports any unusual occurrence or event to the principal or designee immediately.
- Maintains confidentiality of student information.
- Models and promotes a high level of ethical and appropriate behavior.
- Follows all rules and regulations, policies and administrative guidelines as adopted by the school, Board of Education, and Superintendent.
- Remains at the school during the entire school day unless excused by the principal or designee.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by school administrator(s).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, sitting, and walking associated with teaching a variety of settings.
- Ability to stand in excess of 6 hours. Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be able to visually, auditorily, and physically monitor student performance and conduct.
- Ability to lift 15-25 pounds routinely and 25-100 pounds occasionally as necessary.
- Must be able to tolerate a noisy, busy work environment with occasional very loud noises.
- Ability to maintain composure in difficult situations.
- Ability to physically restrain students, if necessary, to maintain student safety.
- Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
- Ability to lift students of various weights independently and with shared responsibility.
- Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
EOE
I have read and understand the requirements for the position of Student Monitor. I am able to perform all essential functions of this position. I further understand that funding for this position is not guaranteed in the future. I should seek to obtain the credentials needed to transition to a teacher assistant position if needed. Academic credentials needed include an earned AA degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a 2.5 Cumulative GPA that demonstrates competence in the core academic subjects of math, science, English, and social studies.
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