School Monitor (Food Service Department)

The Utica City School District is accepting applications for the following positions:

School Monitor - Food Service Department

The District’s vision is that students can reach their goals and find academic success through a variety of pathways and with different levels of support.

About the Utica City School District:

The Utica City School District serves a community of approximately 64,500 city residents in an urban and multi- cultural environment with a current enrollment of roughly 9,644 students in its 13 schools __ Proctor High School, Donovan Middle School, JFK Middle School and 10 elementary schools. The District’s greatest asset is its diversity, with more than 50 languages spoken and 16% of students being English language learners.

Elementary - The District’s elementary schools integrate a vibrant curriculum across all grade levels and subject areas, aligning with the New York State Learning Standards. The District is also investing in the realignment of math goals, instruction and curriculum to focus on research-based best practices in mathematics that are proven to increase student performance outcomes. In all subject areas, there is an understanding that developing foundational skills will support students in bridging gaps in learning. Students are provided with a well-rounded curriculum focused on fostering academic and social/emotional competencies that will carry them through their academic career.

Middle School - The focus at the District’s middle schools is to ensure that students are provided with equitable opportunities to successfully transition from elementary to high school. Both middle schools offer opportunities for students to succeed at every learning level, with dedicated classes for English Language Learners and students with disabilities, as well as honors/advanced studies. The Family and Career Sciences and Technology programs have incorporated science, technology, engineering and math topics into each curriculum to help prepare students for the Career and Technical Education opportunities available at the high school.

High School - Proctor High School provides numerous avenues for students to achieve the District’s vision. This is accomplished through supportive and adaptive special education and English language learner programming, a robust honors and Advanced Placement curriculum, and partnerships with post-secondary institutions including Mohawk Valley Community College and Syracuse University’s Project Advance. The District most recently embarked upon a groundbreaking initiative working with community and business partners to create innovative Career and Technical Education programming for its high school students. Proctor’s Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC), music, art and drama programs, along with numerous extracurricular activities and athletics, offer additional avenues to showcase students’ talents and interests and support them throughout their school experience.

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  This is a civil service position. In addition to this application, you will have to complete a civil service application that wil be supplied by the District.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This position involves assisting school teachers with routine non-teaching duties including student supervision. This work is of ordinary nature involving the responsibility for assisting school teachers by performing assigned routine tasks including the supervision and care of students. The work is performed under general supervision in accordance outlined policies and procedures. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Assists School Teachers in supervising students during recreation, lunch periods and study halls; Guides students safely across streets and intersections;

Maintains order in hallways, gymnasiums, locker rooms, swimming pools and all other areas within a school building;

Oversees students passing between classes and in locker rooms and on premises before and after school;

Assists with buiding entry and student dismissal and students/children in lower grades with wearing apparel; May perform simple clerical duties under supervision; May administer elementary first aid treatment;

Works in collaboration with Utica Police Department, Utica City School District Security leadership and Principals.

Performs a variety of related duties as necessary for the proper supervision of the students.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and PERSONAL

CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of first aid methods; ability to work well with others, especially with children; clerical aptitude; dependability, neatness of appearance, ability to read and write; keenness of observation; sound social and general intelligence; mental alertness, integrity; neatness of appearance; tact, courtesy. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (INCLUDING SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS):

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Any position involving contact with children/students will require a background and fingerprinting check before employment commences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer which fully and actively supports equal access for all regardless of Race, Color, Weight, National Origin, Ethnic Group, Religion, Religious Practice, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Gender, Age, Veteran Status, or Genetic Information.