PLAYGROUND/CAFETERIA MONITOR

ANTICIPATED START DATE: As soon as possible LOCATION: Gotsch Intermediate School- lunch/recess hours DETAILS: 9.
5-month support staff position for 2023-24, with no fringe benefits.
These are part-time positions, 11.
25 hours per week.
COMPENSATION: According to the Support Staff Pay Schedule.
This position begins at $14.
50 hourly.
JOB SUMMARY: Monitors supervise students, communicate with building staff and administration when dismissing from the cafeteria or playground.
Monitors provide and maintain a safe and orderly school environment for the students.
QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
A candidate with prior experience supervising children in a daycare, school, or camp setting is preferred.
CPR and first aid certification training is preferred.
Demonstrate an ability to work with children in a positive manner.
Have basic knowledge of student special needs, if applicable.
Have excellent relationships with administration, employees, students, parents, and the public.
Excellence attendance, highly dependable, flexible to changes.
Ability to work independently, use good judgment, think quickly, and respond to situations in a calm, caring manner is required.
Ability to redirect and interact positively with students is required.
Ability to effectively supervise school-age children is required.
Ability to listen well and respond to questions from students in a professional manner is required.
The ability to work as a team player, communicate and collaborate with staff is required.
The ability to develop effective working relationships with students and the school community is required.
The ability to work with a multi-ethnic, multicultural student population is required.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures when outside.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitor students during lunch, recess, or study hall during school hours.
Monitor students entering the cafeteria, waiting in line at the cafeteria, while eating, ensuring all students have something to eat.
Assist students in opening containers or providing additional support during lunch.
Assist and support student behavior management.
Refer students to the office when necessary (serious misbehavior, illness, injury requiring first aid).
Communicate all behavioral concerns while at lunch or recess to appropriate staff and administration.
Assess the playground for any safety concerns and check the conditions of equipment students are able to use.
Notify office personnel immediately of any emergency (unsafe situations, stranger, stray animal, runaway student, etc).
Track playground equipment.
Ensure students do not leave the parameters of the cafeteria or playground.
Prevent children from meeting or leaving with any person who does not have proper authorization obtained from the school office.
Supervise children indoors during inclement weather.
Dismiss students according to building procedures.
All applicants must apply through Affton's Unified Talent Applicant Tracking website at: https://affton.
tedk12.
com/hire External candidates must have a resume entered into Unified Talent Applicant Tracking, prior to the closing date, in order to be considered for a position.
Cover letters are optional.
AFFTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER & E-VERIFY PARTICIPANT Primary Location Gotsch Intermediate School Salary Range $14.
50 / Per Hour Shift Type Part-Time