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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.

Driving Requirements

LEADERSHIP ROLE

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

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:	Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Temp-Terms of Employment)
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Job Family:	Educational Support Services
Sub-Function:	Classroom Assistants