SCHOOL MONITOR 3180
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Employees in the class perform responsible
sub-professional work supervising students in school buildings, playgrounds and
at street crossings. Work requires the
exercise of good judgment and the ability to get along well with children. The nature of the work is such that the
employee must be able to supervise students in a courteous but firm
manner. Work is performed under the
general supervision of a teacher or principal.
Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Guides
children safely across streets and intersections;
Oversees
students passing between classes and locker room and on school premises
immediately before and after school;
Issues
supplies and equipment for locker rooms and swimming pools;
Aids
children in lower grades with wearing apparel; helps maintain order in
classrooms; may have charge of rest periods; may assist teachers with play
supervision and with lunch periods.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ability to gain
and hold the confidence of, and to maintain a patient and understanding
attitude toward school children; ability to maintain order in classrooms and to
enforce school regulations with firmness, tact and impartiality; ability to
establish good working relationships with students, parents, school personnel
and the general public; ability to keep simple records and to make reports;
ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; good judgment;
tact; courtesy; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the
position.
There are no minimum qualifications for
this position.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Depending on the nature of the position under
consideration, employees may be required to
communicate in a language other than English.
Employees assigned to monitoring students on school
busses must take and pass scheduled New York State mandated physical
performance tests throughout the duration of employment.
R 11/25/19
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Labor