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Position Title:

Campus Monitor Department:

School Safety Reports To:

Director of Safety

JOB DEFINITION

The Campus Monitor contributes to a safe, orderly, and welcoming school environment through active campus presence and structured monitoring of student activity in common areas and school grounds. The position provides consistent supervision of students during high-traffic and non-instructional times, including arrival, dismissal, passing periods, lunch, recess, and school events. The role emphasizes proactive observation, relationship-building, and clear communication to promote positive student behavior and overall school climate. The Campus Monitor reinforces established school expectations and reports concerns to administrators in a timely manner. The Campus Monitor does not supervise staff, conduct investigations, or perform law enforcement functions. All responsibilities are carried out under the direction of an administrator and in alignment with district policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides active supervision of students in hallways, common areas, parking lots, cafeterias, outdoor grounds, and during arrival, dismissal, passing periods, and school events.

Maintains a positive and orderly campus environment through visible presence and consistent supervision practices.

Observes campus activity and promptly reports safety concerns, policy violations, or behavioral issues to administrators or designee.

Uses district-approved communication tools to maintain situational awareness, report concerns, and follow up as needed.

Redirects student behavior through verbal guidance and de-escalation techniques consistent with district expectations.

Supports administrators and student services staff by reinforcing established behavior and attendance expectations.

Supervises and directs visitor movement to ensure compliance with school check-in procedures.

Assists with structured arrival and dismissal procedures, including pedestrian and vehicle flow supervision.

Maintains radio communication with designated school personnel during assigned supervision duties.

Accompanies students to administrators or designated staff when directed.

Supports implementation of school-wide student management procedures under administrator direction.

Develops and maintains professional working relationships with students, staff, and families to foster a respectful school climate.

Assists with supervision-related preparations for the opening and closing of the school year.

Performs related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed primarily in school-based settings, including hallways, cafeterias, common areas, entry points, and outdoor campus spaces. The position requires prolonged standing and walking, frequent movement throughout campus, monitoring large groups of students, and the ability to respond quickly to developing situations. The role may involve occasional lifting or moving items consistent with supervision duties. The employee may be exposed to elevated noise levels, high-traffic environments, varying weather conditions when supervising outdoors, and student behavioral incidents. The position requires active supervision of students to support campus safety, reinforce school expectations, and assist administrators in maintaining orderly school operations. The employee may encounter conflict situations and must respond calmly and consistently in accordance with district procedures. Work follows the assigned school schedule and may include supervision during arrival, dismissal, lunch periods, assemblies, extracurricular activities, or other school events. The role requires sustained situational awareness, clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with administrators and staff to promote a safe learning environment. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

District policies and procedures related to student conduct, supervision, and school safetyAge-appropriate student behavior and developmentPrinciples of conflict prevention and verbal de-escalationCommunication practices appropriate to a school setting

Skills & Abilities:

Maintain consistent situational awareness of campus activity and student movementProvide proactive supervision in high-traffic and dynamic environmentsRedirect student behavior through calm, respectful verbal guidanceRecognize safety concerns and promptly notify appropriate personnelExercise sound judgment and discern when administrative assistance is requiredCommunicate clearly and professionally with students, staff, families, and visitorsEstablish and maintain respectful, professional relationships with studentsRemain composed and effective in emotionally charged or fast-moving situationsFollow established procedures and apply direction consistently

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum:

High school diploma or equivalentDemonstrated experience working with youth, in schools, or in other structured, public-facing environments

Preferred:

Experience in a K-12 school settingTraining in de-escalation or behavior support strategiesBilingual or multilingual skills

Expectations of Professional Conduct:

Employees of Bend-La Pine Schools are expected to adhere to all Bend-La Pine Schools policies and regulations, ensuring compliance with established procedures and expectations. They are to prioritize the well-being of students, aligning their conduct with the core values of public education and the mission, vision, and goals of Bend-La Pine Schools. This entails maintaining consistent and punctual attendance while adhering to site and/or district protocols for reporting absences. Professionalism extends to personal presentation, with employees expected to maintain attire and grooming appropriate to their roles. While carrying out everyday tasks independently, it's essential to maintain professionalism in how you communicate, both verbally and nonverbally, with students, parents/guardians, the public, and colleagues. This includes valuing and respecting cultural and background differences. Employees of Bend-La Pine Schools are entrusted with fostering a respectful working and learning environment, upholding confidentiality regarding student, staff, and district information at all times. The statements herein reflect the general nature and level of work expected in this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional duties as needed to support district operations, provide coverage, and ensure the effective functioning of the organization. This may include location changes to the assignment in order to address developing district needs.