Elementary Lunch/Recess Monitor

Temporary/Duration of Need Contract
173 Days per Year
3.5 Hours per Day
Grade 20: $15.83- $17.10 an hour
Application Procedure:  Apply online

Title:                                                    Lunch/Recess Monitor  
Department:                                       Elementary School                             
Immediate Supervisor:                     Principal

Job Goal:   Provide assistance and supervision for children during lunch and/or assigned recess to ensure a positive and safe environment.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
DUTIES FOR BOTH POSITIONS:
 

1. Interacts with students to maintain order and provide assistance when needed.

1. Ensures students are orderly and demonstrating appropriate behavior.

1. Directs movement of students to and from the playground, lunchroom, and classrooms in a safe and organized manner.

1. Maintains a safe environment for students at all times. Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately to a supervisor.

1. Responds to emergency situations (injured students, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.

1. Evaluates student injuries, determines appropriate course of action, performs minor first aid, and completes required paperwork in compliance with District policies.

1. Reports disciplinary and other concerns to the building administrator and/or classroom teacher. Provides assistance for students requiring additional guidance regarding proper behavior.

1. Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.

1. Complies with applicable District, local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

1. Professionally represents the school and District in interactions with students, staff, parents, and the community.

1. Maintains regular attendance and is punctual in reporting to work.

1.  Other duties may be assigned.

  
LUNCH MONITOR:
 

1. Supervise students at lunch and maintains a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging peaceful resolution of conflicts.

1. Circulates throughout the cafeteria during mealtime. Helps students by opening packages. Cleans up spills and provides additional assistance as needed.

1. Assists students through the cafeteria line in an orderly fashion.

1. Assists Child Nutrition staff in cleaning tables and lunch room clean-up.

 
RECESS MONITOR:
 

1. Works with administration and staff to determine placement of recess monitors throughout the playground to ensure adequate coverage and supervision so that all areas of the playground are within view of staff.

1. Assesses the playground and equipment for safety and security issues and reports any concerns to a site administrator.

1. Circulates the playground to monitor student behavior and addresses any student misbehavior or safety issues.

1. Assumes responsibility to train students in proper usage of playground equipment.

1. Take out and put away school equipment at the end of each day.

1. Organizes group games and activities as needed.      

 
Length of Contract:  One Hundred Seventy Three (173) contract days. 
Salary commensurate with experience on the negotiated agreement of the Support Employees of Edmond (SEE).
 
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policies, state law, and the negotiated agreement with the Support Employees of Edmond (SEE).
 
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:
None.
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
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, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
 
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
None required.
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
 Ability to effectively present in