Cafeteria Monitor - Part Time

Community High School District 218; Palos Heights (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Community High School District 218 is seeking a Part-Time Cafeteria Security Monitor to supervise students in the cafeteria and maintain a safe environment. Responsibilities include managing student behavior, responding to safety concerns, and reporting incidents.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and ideally have previous security or school experience. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of the security team.

This is a part-time position, with hours limited to 3.5 hours daily on school days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; previous security experience preferred.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Strong communication skills and calm demeanor under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the cafeteria to maintain order and safety.
• Manage conflicts and intervene in disruptions as needed.
• Monitor entrances and exits, reporting safety concerns.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Crisis management skills

De-escalation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Digital hall pass system

Job description

Position Specifications

Position Title: Part‑Time Cafeteria Security Monitor

Reports To: Director of Security and assigned school administrators

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED required; previous security experience preferred.

Position Overview

Part‑Time Cafeteria Security Monitors help maintain a safe, orderly, and respectful environment in the cafeteria and nearby common areas by supervising students, enforcing school expectations, and responding to safety concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the cafeteria and adjacent areas to maintain order, safety, and positive behavior.
• Confidently manage large groups and use de‑escalation skills to address conflicts or disruptions; intervene in physical altercations when necessary per district protocols.
• Monitor cafeteria entrances and exits, report safety or facility concerns, and promptly notify administration of incidents.
• Use basic technology tools (such as the digital hall pass system and email/forms) to track student movement and complete simple documentation.
• Communicate expectations clearly to students and complete simple written reports or referrals as needed.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• Previous experience in a school environment and/or working with adolescents preferred; prior crisis management or security experience helpful.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, frequently move through crowded areas, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; medical clearance required due to physical demands.
• Strong communication skills, a calm demeanor under pressure, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of the school security team.

Schedule & Compensation

Hours: 3.5 hours max daily, Monday through Friday (only on days students are present and lunch is served: 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.).

Pay: $15.50 per hour.

Benefits: None.

Location & Availability

Position Type: Security/Cafeteria Monitor

Date Posted: 6/4/2026

Location: Alan B. Shepard High School

Date Available: August 2026

Closing Date: When positions are filled