Temp: Lunch Recess Monitor

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Temp: Lunch Recess Monitor

This position is posted to create a pool of candidates for future positions.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides assistance to the professional staff at the school by monitoring student behavior during lunch/recess periods within the student day. Exercises prudence in carrying out their assigned duties and shall report any difficulties or unusual problems to the professional staff. Must be capable of extensive walking, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 40 pounds independently. Must be physically capable of prolonged standing, walking, stooping, and physical agility to get to all lunch/recess locations at the school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under direction, provides assistance to the professional staff by monitoring student behavior during lunch/recess periods within the student day to ensure safety and acceptable conduct.
• Communicates respectfully, appropriately, and effectively with students and school personnel.
• Reports any difficulties or unusual problems to the professional staff. Keeps vigilance as to the number of students at lunch/recess at any particular time in order to detect any unusual situations.
• Assists in organizing activities and games during lunch/recess for various student(s)/groups, as assigned.
• May direct students in gathering materials, games, balls, or other items to be used during the activities. Ensures that items are returned to their proper location after use.
• Gives special attention to safety factors when weather or other circumstances occur. Immediately reports any injury or unusual problems to the professional staff.
• Trains and assists parent volunteers.
• Serves as a positive role model to students and parents alike.
• Provides encouragement to students during all activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate preferred.

Experience

• Experience as a parent volunteer in a school environment or experience in working with children of all ages through such organizations as church groups, scouting programs, or other types of service organizations preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Must become familiar with rules, procedures, and standards of the school and the school system to ensure safety and order.
• Must become familiar with safe use of playground equipment and rules for playground games.
• Ability to interact and communicate with students and staff members in a respectful, efficient, effective, and cooperative manner.
• Ability to exhibit respect for individual diversity and special needs of children. Ability to use a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work harmoniously with and provide a wide range of assistance to professional staff, students, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• N/A

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions 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.

Physical Demands

• Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Bending: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 40 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• N/A

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 4/1/2018 Established Date: 2/1/2017 Title Code: C99021 Title: MONITOR: LUNCH RECESS TEMPORARY Alternate Title: Monitor: Lunch Recess Temporary Reports to Generic: Principal Reports to Specific: PRINCIPAL

ORGANIZATION

Division: Academics Business Unit: School Performance & Support Department: Negotiated Agreement: N/A

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: 0 Days Worked: 181 FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade:

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Essential Job: Months Worked: Hours Worked: Job Family: Educational Support Services Sub-Function: Classroom Assistants