Job Description

The Hourly Hall Monitor provides support to teachers and administration in ensuring a safe, orderly learning environment and to enforce school policy. Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to information concerning students, personnel, and other administrative matters affecting the district.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED required

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• AIDE CERT Needed from GA Professional Standards

WORK EXPEREINCE:

• None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to work well with students, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to de-escalate possible conflicts.
• Ability to make good decisions in difficult situations.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of school safety & security procedures.
• Proficient Microsoft Office.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt as needed between in-person learning environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides assistance to areas within the school building including but not limited to the office, hallways, and restrooms.
• Provides presence and coverage in the cafeteria by assisting and monitoring students during lunch period. Assists with cleaning the eating areas, such as wiping down tables at the end of lunch period.
• Provides non-instructional computer assistance to students. Also may provide clinical aide assistance and personal care services.
• Provides supervision when students are outside at recess and inside during indoor recess by organizing activities and providing assistance when playing games
• Maintains discipline and monitors student behavior.
• Assists with supervising students before the school day begins and at dismissal to ensure transportation at the end of the day.
• Provides coverage to the detention area and hallways as needed.
• During fire drills or other emergency evacuation of the school, assists in ensuring a safe and orderly exiting of the building.
• May assist in the classroom at the direction of the teacher or administrator, when requested.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions

Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Will require travel to multiple sites.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

COMPENSATION:
Salary Grade: Hourly
Salary Range: Salary Schedules - Atlanta Public Schools
Work Year: 29 hours a week max