Student Monitor

Student Monitor

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
• 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.
• 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.