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.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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