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Job Description
Lunchroom Monitor
Rock Hill School District
India Hook Elementary - Rock Hill, South Carolina This job is also posted in CERRA-SC, and Rock Hill School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5783934
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
To Be Determined
Job Description
General Definition of Work
A Lunchroom Monitor is dedicated and responsible with a focus on ensuring a safe, orderly, and positive environment for students during mealtimes. Experience in supervising large groups of children with a high degree of patience, promoting respectful behavior, assisting with routines, and responding quickly to situations to maintain student well-being. Committed to supporting a welcoming school community while fostering a safe and enjoyable mealtime experience.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Salary Status
Flat Rate, 180 days / 3 hours per day
Part Time, Non-Exempt
Start Date
Determined by Human Resources
Reports To
School Principal
Place of Work
The normal place of work is on the premises used by Rock Hill Schools. Rock Hill Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.
Essential Functions
Overseeing and directing student behavior during lunch periods
Ensuring a clean and safe cafeteria environment
Helping to distribute meals and monitor food safety
Reporting any issues or concerns to school administration
Intervening in potential conflicts or disruptions
Assisting students who may need help, such as those with special dietary needs
Assisting in cleaning up after lunch periods
Following and enforcing school policies and guidelines
Communicating effectively with students, staff, and administrators
Participating in meetings and professional development as required
Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the dining area before, during, and after lunch
Engaging with students and promoting a positive eating environment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of student supervision techniques and school safety procedures
Understanding of basic food safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices
Awareness of child behavior and positive behavior management strategies
Ability to promote and maintain a safe, orderly, and positive cafeteria environment
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for interacting effectively with students, staff, and administrators
Ability to observe, assess, and respond quickly and appropriately to various situations
Patience, empathy, and consistency when managing student behavior and group dynamics
Ability to follow and enforce school policies, rules, and procedures
Capacity to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Physical ability to stand for extended periods, move around the cafeteria, and assist with cleaning and other duties required during student lunch periods
Commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment that supports student well-being
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Education and Experience
High School graduate or GED Preferred
Must be 18 years or older
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Special Requirements Prior to beginning employment, negative tb test results must be provided Physical Requirements/ Work Conditions
The physical demands listed are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Regularly required to stand and walk throughout the workday
Frequently uses hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
Regularly required to talk and hear to communicate effectively with students and staff
Frequently reaches with hands and arms; may need to reach above the head or forward
Frequently squats, stoops, or kneels while assisting or supervising students
Continuously uses hand strength for grasping and climbing tasks
Frequently bends or twists at the neck and trunk beyond normal range of motion
Occasionally required to sit during duties
Occasionally pushes or pulls items such as tables, bleachers, and chairs
Requires specific vision abilities including close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit official transcripts, three professional references with at least one of the three supervisory references. Pre-Onboarding Requirements
As a condition of employment and prior to onboarding, the district will conduct a criminal history background check. The recommended candidate will be required to provide personal information necessary to complete the background check such as date of birth, gender, and race to remain in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this job. Job description is sourced from employee interviews, internal documents, representative job descriptions in similar districts, and other state/federal agencies. The district reserves the right to modify the job description based on the needs of the district. Rock Hill Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Position Type:
Part-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required