Elementary Lunch/Recess Monitor

Edmond Public Schools•Edmond, OK

56d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Provide assistance and supervision for children during lunch and/or assigned recess to ensure a positive and safe environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents, and the general public.
Maintain accurate records and support documentation for projects under the supervision of the position.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to use computer and computer related programs and other technologies needed to perform essential job functions.
Apply knowledge of current research and theory.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Organize and chair or facilitate committees and meetings.
Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Responsibilities

Interacts with students to maintain order and provide assistance when needed.
Ensures students are orderly and demonstrating appropriate behavior.
Directs movement of students to and from the playground, lunchroom, and classrooms in a safe and organized manner.
Maintains a safe environment for students at all times. Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately to a supervisor.
Responds to emergency situations (injured students, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
Evaluates student injuries, determines appropriate course of action, performs minor first aid, and completes required paperwork in compliance with District policies.
Reports disciplinary and other concerns to the building administrator and/or classroom teacher. Provides assistance for students requiring additional guidance regarding proper behavior.
Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
Complies with applicable District, local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Professionally represents the school and District in interactions with students, staff, parents, and the community.
Maintains regular attendance and is punctual in reporting to work.
Other duties may be assigned.
Supervise students at lunch and maintains a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Circulates throughout the cafeteria during mealtime. Helps students by opening packages. Cleans up spills and provides additional assistance as needed.
Assists students through the cafeteria line in an orderly fashion.
Assists Child Nutrition staff in cleaning tables and lunch room clean-up.
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.
Assesses the playground and equipment for safety and security issues and reports any concerns to a site administrator.
Circulates the playground to monitor student behavior and addresses any student misbehavior or safety issues.
Assumes responsibility to train students in proper usage of playground equipment.
Take out and put away school equipment at the end of each day.
Organizes group games and activities as needed.