Hall Monitor

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

3d • $19 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment. In pursuit of this mission, we are hiring an a Hall Monitor. This individual will help maintain a safe, orderly, and welcoming school environment by supervising students in hallways and other common areas before, during, and after the school day. This position promotes positive student behavior, supports school expectations, and assists administrators in maintaining a secure learning environment where students can focus on academic success.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict using effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during stressful situations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, security staff, and other employees.
• Knowledge of school safety practices and student supervision techniques.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic computer skills for documentation and communication.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move quickly between indoor and outdoor settings for extended periods.
• Regularly required to bend, kneel, crouch, and assist with physical transfers or interventions involving students.
• Must be able to lift, push, or carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Frequent verbal communication is required to support students, coordinate with staff, and manage emergent situations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or relevant college coursework preferred.
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
• Experience in school security, youth services, customer service, or community engagement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor hallways, entrances, cafeterias, restrooms, and other common areas to maintain a safe, orderly, and secure school environment.
• Supervise students during arrival, dismissal, class transitions, lunch periods, and other assigned times, ensuring students are in authorized locations.
• Promote positive student behavior by reinforcing school expectations, building positive relationships, and redirecting inappropriate behavior.
• Respond to minor student conflicts using appropriate intervention strategies and report serious behavioral, safety, or security concerns to school administration.

Benefits

• We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
• We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives.
• As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED