The Rome City School District is currently accepting applications for a School Monitor at Gansevoort Elementary School. School Monitors play an important role in supporting a safe, orderly, and positive environment for students by assisting with non-instructional duties and student supervision throughout the school day. This is a 10-month position, working 3.75 hours per day from 8:30am - 9:15am and 11:00am - 2:00pm, and responsibilities may include supervising students during lunch, recess, and study periods; monitoring hallways, entrances, and other common areas; assisting younger children with outerwear; and performing light clerical tasks or basic first aid as needed. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with children and are looking for a meaningful role in the school setting. There are no formal education requirements for this position, but experience working with children and familiarity with school routines is helpful. Strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to maintain a calm and respectful presence are essential. If you are dependable, attentive, and enjoy working in a school environment, we encourage you to apply and join our team in supporting student success and safety!

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Helps school teachers by assisting in routine non-teaching duties including pupil supervision. Does related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

This is work of ordinary difficulty involving responsibility for assisting teachers by performing assigned routine tasks, including the supervision and care of children. Since there are definite limits on the type and complexity 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 and abilities.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

(Illustrative only) Assists teachers in supervising recreation and lunch periods and study halls; Guides children safely across streets and intersections; Maintains order in gymnasiums, locker rooms, and swimming pools; Oversees students passing between classes and in locker rooms and on premises before and after school; Issues athletic supplies and equipment; Helps children in lower grades with wearing apparel; May perform simple clerical duties under close supervision; May render elementary first aid treatment.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good general intelligence Ability to get along well with children and command their respect Some knowledge of first aid method Clerical aptitude Neat personal appearance Familiarity with classroom routine Good powers of observation Tact Courtesy Good judgment Good physical condition

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

None required, but completion of a grade school course and experience with children is desirable.

Position Start Date:

09/01/2026

Application Deadline:

07/21/2026

Civil Service Title:

School Monitor Job Number:

225