Western Valley Elementary School District
Job Title: LUNCH MONITOR
Classification: Support Personnel Pay Scale
Range: I
Description: The Lunch Monitor supervises students and assists in the cafeteria during lunch and/or recess. Essential duties and responsibilities also apply when lunch area(s) occur in a designated locale outside the regular cafeteria eating area where there may be exposure to dirt, dust, and extreme seasonal temperatures.
Qualifications:
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High School Diploma or equivalent is required
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Food Handler’s Card
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Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
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MMR and TB Vaccinations
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CPR and First Aid Certificate
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Knowledge of the English language
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Ability to comprehend and perform functions from oral and written instructions
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working/dealing with others
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Must have strong decision-making and problem solving skills
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Must be an energetic, highly ethical and possess good emotional and physical health
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Prior work experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred
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Bilingual is preferred
Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriate
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Supervise and monitor student behavior during lunch periods
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Instruct students regarding orderly movement while in the cafeteria
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Assist students to ensure that they are safely seated in the cafeteria
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Assist young students or students with special needs with packaged lunch items; such as milk containers, juice boxes, etc.
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Assist young students or students with special needs with napkins, utensils, condiments, etc.
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Observe conduct and behavior of students to prevent disturbances in the cafeteria
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Diffuse situations and/or conflicts between students
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Prepare referrals on students and reports misconduct to supervisor
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May use radio to communicate with school office
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Inform supervisor of damages to school property
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Participate in district sponsored professional development workshops/inservices, attend on-going training classes as directed, and read professional publications for continued professional development
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Maintain strict confidentiality and use appropriate discretion when working with all district personnel and student and family records and/or information
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Support and follow the rules, regulations and policies set by the School Board, the assigned school and the District
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Perform all other duties as assigned by the Governing School Board, the Principal or his/her designee
Length of Employment:
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Nine (9) months
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School calendar will determine the days worked during the school year
Reports to: Building Principal
Evaluation: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy GDO
