GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Monitors help the District by assisting in routine, non-teaching duties including, but not limited to, pupil supervision in school, on school property, and at school related functions.
HOURS:
Approximately 4 Hours M-F as Bus Monitor
Approximately 2.25 Hours M-F as Cafe Monitor
Job Description
TITLE: Monitor
REPORTS TO: Building Administrator, District Administrator, or Department
Supervisor/Director
Purpose: The Monitor will have the primary responsibility of providing routine non-teaching
duties including student supervision in school, on school property, school vehicles, and at school
related functions. The Monitor will also have the primary responsibility of being the “face” of
the building/department and ensuring all patrons receive a warm and friendly greeting. This
Result Oriented Job Description is in conjunction with the job description provided by the
Wayne County Civil Service.
Guiding Philosophy of a Palmyra-Macedon Monitor
Embrace learning for all.
Create and enthusiastically be part of a collaborative culture.
Value collective capacity through job-embedded professional learning.
Focus on results and not activities.
Implement change for its effect on increased student achievement and the overall
enhancement of the organization.
Embrace the model of continuous improvement.
Expected Results:
1. The Monitor will ensure the day to day functions of the building/department will be
accomplished by:
Assisting teachers in supervising students during, but not limited to, recreation periods,
lunch periods, study halls, on field trips, before and after school periods, and during
transportation of students.
Guiding children safely across streets and intersections.
Maintaining order in areas such as, but not limited to, gymnasiums, locker rooms,
swimming pools, and hallways.
Maintaining classroom routines.
Maintaining safety practices in and around school transportation vehicles and district
buildings.
Overseeing students passing between classes, in locker rooms, and on premises before
and after school.
Issuing athletic supplies and equipment.
Assisting children in lower grades with wearing apparel.
Assisting children in lower grades in the cafeteria, e.g., opening milk and carrying trays.
Performing clerical duties under close supervision.
Rendering basic first aid treatment when needed.
2. The Monitor will ensure all parents, students, community members, employees, and all
visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:
Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a
friendly and helpful attitude.
Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the
phone, and through written and electronic communication.
Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or
excited state.
3. The Monitor will assume other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned by the
Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director.
The Monitor will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or
abilities:
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Fingerprint clearance through New York State Office of School Personnel Review and
Accountability.
Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common
purpose.
Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor. The
successful candidate will be positive, approachable, and respectful of others.
Willingness to become an active, engaged and visible member of the Pal-Mac
community.
A clear communicator in oral and written language, including electronic communication.
Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the
phone, and through written and electronic communication.
Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.
Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Listens first.
Evaluation:
The Monitor will report to the Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director and be
evaluated by the District approved document.
The Palmyra-Macedon Central School District is looking for Monitors who will provide our students with a world-class, relevant education.
Qualified candidates must have and be able to:
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Able to work well with others as a team
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good general intelligence; ability to establish good relationships with children and others; familiarity with classroom routine; good background or knowledge in specific field whore specialized duties are involved; above average clerical aptitude; resourcefulness in conducting above described activities indirectly related to teaching process; ability to maintain discipline; tact; courtesy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from high school supplemented by additional experiences and knowledge in a particular field where specialized duties are involved; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.