CAFETERIA MONITOR

Cafeteria Monitor Assist in the monitoring of students to maintain an orderly cafeteria environment and provide supervised play after lunch Minimum Education/Certification: High school graduate Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively Ability to work well with all children CPR/First Aid Experience: None General Responsibilities and Expectations: Exhibits a positive attitude and services as a positive role model for students and the community Works cooperatively and effectively with others. Maintains self-control and uses common sense Reports to work on time and is absent only with good cause Exhibits good judgment and shows initiative in decision making and problem solving Complies with Federal and State laws and local policies/procedures Responds positively to supervision, suggestions and or directives. Uses feedback for improvement of performance Participate in recommended personal and/or professional growth and development Disseminates and shares ideas and information with others Uses knowledge gained for improvement of performance Acts in an ethical and honest manner Effectively communicates with colleagues, students, and parents Major Responsibilities and Duties: Assist children with opening/closing containers and packaged food items Monitor student behavior in the cafeteria to maintain a safe, orderly environment Line children up for teacher pickup Monitor children on the playground/greenspace for safe behaviors Perform other duties as assigned Working Conditions: Physical Demands: Ability to be on feet for extended periods of time Walk, talk, see, communicate, bend, stoop and reach Environment: Some extreme heat and cold. Indoor and outdoor Supervision: Students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through fifth grade Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Frequent walking Posture: Regular light lifting and carrying, may lift and move equipment Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel Terms of Employment: Not to exceed 172 days