Classroom Monitor K-2
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Job Title (for context): 26/27 Classroom Monitor (K-2 Resource Room)
Job Description: Upper Scioto Valley Local School District
Assignment: K-2 Resource Room
Title: Classroom Monitor Reports to: Assigned Teacher(s) Evaluators: Elementary Principal Job Objective: This position provides assistance and supervision for children during daily classroom activities, lunch and/or assigned recesses to ensure a positive and safe environment. Minimum Qualifications: Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, ). A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school. Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board. Keeps current with technology and other workplace innovations that support job ability to interpret, apply, and communicate technical ability and commitment to keep current with innovations used by staff in the classroom(s).
• Meets highly qualified standards.
• Valid state Department of Education license/certificate appropriate for the position.
Essential Functions
The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential functions.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the
• Respects personal maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Supervises students in the classroom and provides support for individual students when needed.
• Supervises students in front of the school either before or after school as determined by the principal.
• Supervises students in various settings around the district as assigned by the principal and maintains a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging peaceful resolution of
• Circulates throughout the cafeteria during mealtime if assigned helps students by opening packages and milk cartons. cleans up spills and provides additional assistance as needed.
• Assists students through the cafeteria line in an orderly
• Insures students are orderly and acting
• Interacts with students to maintain order and provide assistance when
• Directs movement of students to and from playground, lunchroom and classrooms in a safe and organized manner.
• Assess playground for security and conditions of equipment and reports concerns to
• Reports disciplinary and other concerns to the building classroom
• Provides assistance for students requiring additional educational
• Maintains safe environment for students at all
• Responds to emergency situation (injured students, fights, etc) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Evaluates student injuries, determines course of action, performs minor first aid and completes required paperwork in compliance with district policy(ies).
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards immediately to
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as
• Complies with applicable district, state, local and federal laws, rules and
• Professionally represents the school and the district in interactions with parents, community, staff and students.
• Attends work regularly and is provides prompt notification of absences.
• Collaborates with other shares knowledge and resources that enhance student learning.
Upholding Student Conduct and Managing Behavior
collaborates with staff to support an inclusive educational environment. provides opportunities for students with disabilities to participate in appropriate learning
• Upholds the student conduct implements effective pupil management procedures. maintains a positive learning environment. helps parents/students understand academic objectives, behavioral standards, and performance expectations.
• Collaborates with staff to implement and monitor behavior management plans when
Maintaining a Positive Learning Environment
collaborates with parent organizations and supports school-sponsored collaborates with staff to pursue growth opportunities that enhance professional performance and advance district goals.
• Promotes the proper use, care, and security of school property.
• Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
• When directed by the principal: participates in staff meetings, conferences, and other required school activities.
Abilities Required
The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties. demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work demonstrates consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience. skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions.
• Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve
• Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is
• Organizes tasks and manages time meets deadlines despite time constraints.
• Uses diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals
Working Conditions
To promote safety, employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with safety regulations and district policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions. complying with exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes. complying with exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases. complying with lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and
• Complying with exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and
• Interacting with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly
• Operating and/or riding in a
• Traveling to meetings and work
• Complying with using a computer keyboard and monitor for prolonged periods.
• Working in proximity to moving mechanical
Performance Evaluation
Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the Upper Scioto Valley Local School District Board of Education. The Upper Scioto Valley Local School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and other unforeseen events.