The nature of work involves providing assistance to the professional staff at the school by monitoring student behavior during breakfast and/or lunch period. This position reports directly to the school principal.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Provides assistance to the professional staff by monitoring student behavior during breakfast and/or lunch periods within the student day to ensure safety and acceptable conductCommunicates respectfully appropriately and effectively with students and school personnelReport any difficulties or unusual problems to the professional staffKeeps vigilance as to the number of students at breakfast and/or lunch at any particular time in order to detect any unusual situationsCirculate throughout the cafeteria or in areas where meals are served and/or eaten assisting students who need assistance while encouraging good table mannersAssists with the cleanliness of the cafeteria Assists in organizing activities and games during breakfast and/or lunch for various student(s)/groups as assigned. May direct students in gathering materials games balls or other items to be used during the activities and encourage participationEnsures that items are returned to their proper location after use.Give special attention to safety factors when weather or other circumstances occur.Immediately report any injury or unusual problems to the professional staff.Serves a positive role model to students and parents Must familiarize self with rules procedures and standards of the school and the school systems to ensure safety and order.Ability to perform other duties assigned in order to meet the specific needs of the Pawtucket School Department and its students. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Ability to maintain confidentialityFunctional skills in reading and writing English.Ability to use judgment and be dependableAble to follow instructions and complete tasks efficiently.Effective communication skills.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or equivalentSuccessful completion of a National BCIPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:BilungualKnowledgeable about meal pattern requirements; understands federal state and local program regulationsKnowledge of proper food safety and sanitation procedures for food service.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTFrequently required to stand and walkFrequently required to talk and hearMust be able to feel attributes of objects grasp push reach and stoop/kneel/crouchOccasional lifting or carrying weighing up to 50 poundsMust have clarity of vision precise handeye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish students and ensure safetyThe work environment is typically within a school setting
Cafeteria Monitor
