Lunch Monitor

Department: METCO Job Title: METCO Elementary Bus Monitor FLSA Status: (Exempt/Non-exempt) Non-Exempt; Non-Aligned Reports to: METCO Director In compliance with state and federal laws, newton public schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute. Summary: The METCO Bus Monitor provides supervision for students in the METCO program as they travel to and from school. This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week. Qualifications: Required Qualifications: High School education Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues Excellent oral and written communication skills Desired Qualifications: Experience working with elementary school-age children Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To): Ride the bus with METCO students from Boston to Newton in the morning and back to Boston in the afternoon Manage student behavior on the bus Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students Responsible for implementing "other job related duties" as needed Work Environment & Physical Requirements: Work Environment: Majority of work is performed on a bus. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The employee is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. 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.