POSITION: School Monitor  

Tonawanda Middle/High School 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

SALARY: $17.50 

START DATE ASAP 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves performing non-teaching duties in overseeing student activities during regular school sessions and after hours in the School District.  This is work of ordinary difficulty, involving responsibility of assisting teachers and administrators by performing assigned routine tasks, including the supervision and care of children.  The incumbent must be firm, but courteous and congenial in exercising their influence on students.  Since there are definite limits in the type and complexity of assignments, the class of School Monitor differs in that respect from Teacher Aide, which usually involves duties of greater difficulty, generally requiring specific skills or abilities.  Work is performed under the direct supervision of a principal, or school administrator.  Does related work as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only) 

• Oversees visitor management system
• Periodically assesses buildings to ensure that District safety expectations are met
• Triages at the door to determine if visitor enters the building or if materials can be left with monitor
• Assists in supervising recreation, lunch periods, and study halls
• Maintains order in gymnasiums, locker rooms, swimming pools and assigned areas before and after school
• Oversees students passing between classes, in locker rooms, and on premises before and after school
• May be assigned to assist bus drivers with pupils boarding and leaving school busses

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Ability to establish good relationships and get along well with children and command their respect; ability to maintain order and to enforce school regulations with firmness; ability to get along with teachers, administrators, and others; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; good power of observations; dependability; neat personal appearance; tact; courtesy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(a) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR 

(b) Four (4) years experience in the care and supervision of adolescents