Substitute School Monitor

THIS IS A SUBSTITUTE POSITION.

Erie County Civil Service Job Description for

SCHOOL MONITOR

Under current New York State Law, candidates seeking employment with school districts in New York State will be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check prior to appointment.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves performing non-teaching duties in overseeing student activities during regular school session and after hours in a suburban school district. This is work of ordinary difficulty, involving responsibility of assisting teachers and administrators by performing assigned routine tasks, including the supervision and care of children. The incumbent must be firm, but courteous and congenial in exercising their influence on students. Since there are definite limits in the type and complexities of assignments, the class of school monitor differs in that respect from Teacher Aide, which usually involves duties of greater difficulty, generally requiring specific skills or abilities. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a principal, teacher or school administrator. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in supervising recreation and lunch periods and study halls; Guides children safely across streets and intersections; Maintains order in gymnasiums, locker rooms, swimming pools, and assigned areas before and after school; Oversees students passing between classes and in locker rooms and on premises before and after school; Issues athletic supplies and equipment when required; Helps children in lower grades with wearing apparel; May assist in arranging and ordering films, projectors, V.C.R. and other learning aids as required; May be assigned to assist bus drivers with pupils boarding, riding and leaving school busses.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Ability to establish good relationships and get along well with children, and command their respect; ability to maintain order and to enforce school regulations with firmness; ability to get along with teachers, administrators, and others; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; good power of observation; dependability; neat personal appearance; tact; courtesy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; OR Four (4) years experience in the care and supervision of children; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

NOTE:

Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.