Opening: 12/06/2024

Closes: Until Filled
Job Title:  Campus Monitor
Reports To: Campus Director

Department: Academic / Bob Hope School / Port Arthur High School Campus

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt/Full Time
Pay Grade: 2024-2025 Hourly Aide Pay Scale 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:  

Facilitate a safe and orderly school environment by supervising and monitoring campus(s) assigned. Aid in establishing participation in monitoring and patrolling campus hallways and parking lots, and participate in other incidents that monitor students, staff, and property.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Education:  

High School Diploma or GED  

Special Knowledge/Skills:  

Ability to withstand working outside for long periods of time. 

Ability to operate safely and adaptive equipment. 

Able to remain flexible and adapt to changing demands. 

Strong public relations, communication, and organizations skills 

Ability to accurately assess emergency situations. 

Ability to remain calm under pressure; respond calmly and quickly in dangerous situations. 

Ability to instruct students and manage their behavior. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES  

• Monitor campus parking and traffic regulations as needed. 

• Monitor the school campus(s) authorized by the Administration and report problems to administration. 

• Collect and act on administrative and safety requests. 

• Assist with student pick up line and drop off dismissal line. 

• Report students who endanger themselves or other to administration. 

• Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by the Campus Director. 

• Be a positive role model for students; support mission of school district. 

• Manage student behavior in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.  

• Understanding the campus monitor does not function as police or as agents of the police, administer school discipline, place their hands on students, except to prevent injuries to themselves or others, or interrogate or search students without an administrator present. 

• Encourage students to meet acceptable standards of classroom behavior as defined in the Student Code of Conduct 

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities. 

• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members. 

• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly. 

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. 

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. 

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required. 

• Maintain regular attendance. 

• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, and colleagues concerning academic, attendance, and behavioral progress of students. 

• Check and respond to e-mail and voice mail daily. 

• Maintain records as required by law and district policy. 

• Uphold and enforce all school policies and state regulations. 

• Maintain confidentiality. Does not discuss children or their families outside of the school. 

• Attending and participate in committee, team, departmental, faculty, and district meetings as required. 

• Adapt to changing demands by planning, preparing, and adjusting instruction for distance learning. 

• Assist in review of video surveillance after incidents. 

• Assist in locker/student search of materials not permitted in school campus; assists with investigation of student disturbances and refer to administration for further investigation and record keeping. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

Equipment Used:  

Standard office equipment including personal computers and peripherals including specialized equipment that is particularly unique to the assignment.  

Mental Demands:  

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress. 

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

1. Frequent standing; sitting; stooping/bending; twisting, kneeling/squatting; pushing/pulling. 
2. Lift up to 50 pounds. 
3. Work outside and inside with moderate exposure to extreme temperatures and weather. 
4. Potential that physical intervention strategies may be necessary. 
5. May have exposure to biological hazards. 

This job description has been reviewed to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included.  It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described.  It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.  This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the District reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the District may deem appropriate.

ABOUT BOB HOPE SCHOOL
Bob Hope School is a growing open-enrollment public charter school (non-profit) providing parents a choice in their child's education.  Bob Hope Elementary is a Montessori / Dual-Language campus.  Instruction is conducted in a two-way immersion program, where teachers fluent in English teach ELA and those fluent in Spanish teach SLA and are supported by teacher aides with a strong command of both languages. Campuses are located in Port Arthur, Beaumont, and Baytown, Texas.  The Hughen Center, Inc. is the charter holder of Bob Hope School. 

Bob Hope School provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.