Lunch and Recess Monitor

For 2026-27 school year

Hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm 

Requirements for position:

• Ability to manage large groups of students 
• Ability to implement Playworks Playground Curicula 
• Up to date safety trainings such as CPR &First Aid

OSNABURG LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:                        MONITOR                                                                                            File 505

Reports to:               Principal

Job Objectives:        Supervises students during assigned periods or program activities (e.g., latchkey program, lunch period, playground, study hall, etc.).

Minimum               ·  High school diploma.

Qualifications:      ·  Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).

• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and board policies.
• Meets all mandated Ohio Department of Education education/training requirements.
• Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position.
• Congenial disposition and strong diplomacy skills.

                                 Note: Appointment may require successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse and neglect, CPR, first aid, and/or behavioral management training.

Responsibilities        The following duties are representative of performance expectations.  A reasonable

and Essential            accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to

Functions:                perform essential functions.

• Recognizes that students need unstructured personal time.  Communicates rules.  Mediates impasses.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures.
• Maintains high standards and upholds the student conduct code.  Keeps the principal and teacher informed about persistent behavior problems.
• Patrols the assigned area to maintain visibility and student contact.  Offers help when students ask or their behavior suggests they need assistance.  Avoids being intrusive.  Solves student concerns discreetly.
• Supports an inclusive educational environment.  Helps students with disabilities participate in appropriate peer group activities as directed.
• Respects personal privacy.  Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety.  Does not leave students unsupervised.
• Watches for student behavior that may indicate a problem (e.g., profanity, teasing, bullying, distress, etc.).  Intervenes and/or reports concerns to an administrator.
• Directs visitors to the office.
• Monitors and initiates action to protect students during adverse weather conditions.
• Stores equipment and helps keep the assigned area orderly.
• Promotes the proper use and care of school property.  Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, and other related concerns.
• Reports unsafe conditions to the principal and/or appropriate staff.
• Promptly documents all injuries that require medical attention.
• Reports indications of suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
• Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a neat appearance.
• Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others.
• Promote a favorable image of the school district.  Support and enhance district

  programs and services.  Refrain from expressions that disrupt the efficient

  operation of the school and/or interfere with the maintenance of discipline by

  school officials.

• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

Abilities                    The following characteristics and physical skills are important for the successful

Required:                 performance of assigned duties.

• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Ability to work independently and perform prescribed activities efficiently.
• Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
• Effectively uses listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
• Completes paperwork accurately.  Verifies and correctly enters data.
• Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience.
• Exercises tact and self-control when dealing with other individuals.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

Working                   Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on

Conditions:              circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.

• Duties may require bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
• Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
• Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
• Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Duties may require working in proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• Duties may require wearing protective clothing and using safety equipment.
• Duties may require working extended hours.
• Duties may require working under time constraints to meet deadlines.
• Potential for exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
• Potential for exposure to air-borne particulates, chemical irritants, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noises, and odors.
• Potential for exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
• Potential for interaction with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.

Performance            Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the

Evaluation:              Osnaburg Local School District Board of Education.

                                 The Osnaburg Local School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability.  This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed.  This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.