Recess Monitor

Job Title: Elementary Lunchroom/Recess SupervisorLocation: Assigned SchoolJob Group: Non-Certified Non-Union Support StaffReports To: PrincipalSummary: Provides assistance to students during lunch and recess breaks. Supervises activities and behaviorsto ensure a positive safe environment for students to eat and enjoy recess Duties and Responsibilities:1. Supervises students at lunchtime and recess breaks. Circulates among students and assist them helping topreserve order and safeguard school property.2. Monitors the behavior of students and takes appropriate action to quell disruption and/or inappropriate behaviorin accordance with school policies. Enables students to maintain a harmonious atmosphere by encouragingpeaceful resolution of conflicts.3. Assumes responsibility for play equipment and organizes group games and activities.4. Directs movement of groups to and from playground lunchroom and classrooms in a safe and organizedmanner.5. Assists students in lunchroom cleanup.6. Recommends measures for improving cafeteria services to Nutritional Services Director and/or Principal.7. Communicates with school personnel to ensure the safety of students during lunch and recess throughcollaborative Responsibilities: Responsible for supervising students during lunch and recess breaks and is directlyresponsible for the safety and well-being of assigned students. The ability to work in a collaborative teamenvironment is essential to the employees successful job performanceQualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform eachessential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are typical of the knowledge skill and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the and/or Experience: High school graduate or equivalent. Some knowledge of First Aid andCardiopulmonary Resuscitation training Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions correspondence memos safety rulesoperating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence and theability to present information effectively to staff and students in one-on-one and small group situations is Skills: Ability to apply basic math skills including: addition subtraction and division in practicalsituations is Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written ororal instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Abilityto interpret written oral diagram or scheduled instructions is Skills and Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students staff andthe community. Knowledge of child development appropriate and effective behavior change techniques as well asdirect experience in working with children is essential. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all Districtrequirements and School Board Demands: The physical demands described here are typical of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations as defined by the Districtmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee will frequently walk talk hear and stand. Occasionally theemployee will sit while performing the duties of this job. The specific vision requirements of the job include gooddepth perception and the ability to read written or typed information. The ability to speak with authority is Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential performing the duties of this job the employee will occasionally work inside and essentially must be able towork outside for recess period. The noise level in the environment is moderate to loud and may require theincumbent to raise his/her voice to be of Employment: School YearEvaluation: AnnuallyApproved: 7/2/2014 Elementary Principals: H. Rouelle/ TrifilioThe information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-325)which became effective on January 1 2009 is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual(s) currentlyholding this position and additional duties may be assigned. The Board reserves the right to waive the essential requirements contained in this job description.