Campus Monitor

CAMPUS MONITORS ARE SCHEDULED 1 - 2 HOURS PER DAY

USUALLY BETWEEN 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under direction from the Principal or designee, maintains campus safety by monitoring and directing students during classroom and non-classroom activities before, during, and after school hours. This position makes a positive contribution to the physical, mental, moral, and social development of students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

Experience working with school-aged children in an organized group setting

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid First-Aid and CPR certification

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Monitors behavior and activity in areas where students congregate on campus
2. Scans for wandering students and unidentified visitors and checks them for valid passes
3. Dismisses students and facilitates clean-up after nutrition and lunch periods
4. Communicates with school administrators regarding causes and effects of campus and community tension
5. Resolves minor disputes among students
6. Monitors student conduct and scans for unsafe conditions during non-classroom activities
7. Administers basic first aid to students in cases of minor injury
8. Directs students and others and takes action, as necessary, to prevent injury to persons or damage to property
9. Monitors entrance/exit gates
10. Assists with drop-off and pick-up
11. Performs related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safety rules and procedures to be observed by students
• Standards of courtesy and behavior expected of students
• Child social and emotional development and challenges
• Outdoor games and activities appropriate for school-age children

ABILITY TO:

• Establish positive relations with individual students and groups
• Communicate orally and in writing with district staff, parents, and students
• Work effectively with District personnel, students, parents, the public, and others
• Respond quickly and appropriately in emergencies
• Operate two-way radio equipment
• Receive and apply relevant training
• Apply conflict resolution strategies to resolve minor disputes

SUPERVISION:

Supervision is received from a school administrator or designee. No supervision over district employees is exercised.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors and outdoors on school campus grounds, in classrooms, offices, labs, courtyards, and libraries. Constant interaction with students and school staff. Exposure to varied weather conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to provide effective campus supervision. Continuous walking and standing for up to two hours.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS:

To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment.

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS:

For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROTESTS:

Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error.

ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED:

If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application.

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST:

This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period of one (1) year, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score.

HOW YOU WILL HEAR FROM US:

All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.