Hall Monitor

Chief Leschi School•Puyallup, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hall Monitor supports a safe, respectful, and orderly school environment by actively supervising hallways, common areas, entrances, campus grounds, and school activities throughout the school day. As a visible and approachable adult presence, the Hall Monitor builds positive relationships with students, reinforces school expectations, promotes appropriate behavior, and supports student engagement and accountability. Working under the direction of the Building Principal or designee, the Hall Monitor monitors student movement across campus, assists with attendance and tardy interventions, helps supervise transitions and student activities, and responds to routine student concerns. The role identifies potential concerns, provides redirection and support when appropriate, and communicates behavioral, safety, and supervision issues to administrators. The Hall Monitor helps promote respect, responsibility, cultural responsiveness, and a positive school climate while ensuring students remain safe, supervised, and focused on learning. The position is classified, non-exempt, and scheduled for 180 work days per fiscal year, with 10 holidays. Chief Leschi Schools is a tribal school founded in 1976 to address the high dropout rate of youth of the Puyallup Tribe. It is the largest of seven tribal schools in Washington and one of more than 200 tribal schools in the United States.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
One year of experience working with youth, students, families, customers, community members, or the public in a school, recreation, security, customer service, coaching, mentoring, military, or related environment.
Demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries with adolescents.
Successful criminal background clearance.
Successful and/or clear drug screening.
Knowledge of student supervision practices, adolescent development, school safety and emergency procedures, conflict prevention, student engagement, communication, confidentiality, cultural responsiveness, school policies, and basic computers, communication systems, and office equipment.
Ability to actively supervise multiple locations and student groups; remain calm and professional in challenging situations; exercise sound judgment; identify safety concerns; de-escalate and redirect behavior; maintain appropriate boundaries; collaborate with school and community partners; accurately document activities; follow instructions with minimal supervision; adapt to changing needs; and demonstrate cultural responsiveness.
Ability to walk, stand, and actively patrol campus areas for extended periods.
Ability to perform tasks involving reaching, talking, hearing, bending, stooping, twisting, squatting, kneeling, and fine motor coordination.
May be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally, with appropriate assistance or equipment as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher in Education, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Work, Youth Development, or a related field.
Experience working in a middle school, high school, tribal school, youth program, community organization, or similar setting.
Training or experience in behavior management, conflict resolution, restorative practices, de-escalation techniques, or student engagement.
Experience supervising adolescents in educational, recreational, community, or structured youth environments.
Knowledge of traditional Native American cultures, communities, and values.

Responsibilities

Monitor hallways, common areas, restrooms, entrances, parking lots, campus grounds, and other assigned areas for student safety and compliance with school expectations.
Supervise student movement during arrival, passing periods, lunch, dismissal, and other non-instructional times.
Build positive and professional relationships with students as a visible, supportive adult presence.
Remind, redirect, and guide students regarding school rules, behavioral expectations, and campus procedures.
Monitor attendance, hall pass usage, tardiness, and unauthorized campus activity as assigned.
Identify and address low-level behavioral concerns to help maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly learning environment.
Observe, document, and report behavioral, safety, attendance, and supervision concerns to appropriate administrators or staff.
Assist with student supervision during assemblies, athletic events, field trips, emergency drills, special events, and other school activities.
Monitor campus entrances and exits and assist with student check-in, check-out, and campus access procedures as assigned.
Respond to student conflicts, safety concerns, and other incidents, seeking administrative assistance when necessary.
Support school-wide behavior expectations, positive school climate initiatives, and student accountability programs.
Assist administrators with locating students, conducting welfare checks, and meeting routine student supervision needs.
Maintain accurate records, logs, incident reports, and other assigned documentation.
Communicate effectively with students, families, staff, administrators, and community members.
Participate in staff meetings, training programs, professional development, and safety trainings as assigned.
Maintain regular attendance, punctuality, and professional conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.