Campus Monitor - Roosevelt

Roosevelt High; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Roosevelt High in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Campus Monitor to support safety and student relations across the school building and grounds. The role emphasizes active supervision, de-escalation, and timely responses to disruptions in alignment with district policies.

Responsibilities include supervising designated areas, assisting teachers, and coordinating with administration to maintain a secure learning environment. Strong communication and basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, HiSET or GED.
• College degree or police/security training.
• Basic computer/keyboard skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise designated areas such as parking lots, entrances, restrooms, and halls.
• Serve as first responder to requests for assistance from teachers or disruptions in hallways.
• Assess the scene, de-escalate, build rapport, and request additional assistance as needed.
• Refer violations of discipline and attendance policies to administration.
• Maintain training in de-escalation, restorative practices, and safety procedures.
• Provide supervision at evening activities and coordinate with administrators.

Skills

Communication

De-escalation training

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree or police/security training

Job description

Campus Monitor - Roosevelt

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Job Details

Job ID: 5974720

Application Deadline: Nov 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE: CampusMonitor

POSTION TYPE: PARA

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, HiSET or G.E.D.
• College degree or police/security training.
• Basic computer/keyboarding skills.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Utilizes District Code of Conduct and attendance policies to provide active engagement throughout the school building and school property to increase the level of safety, community building and positive student relationships in support of an orderly school and community environment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the building.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Build positive and quality relationships with students, staff, and community members.
• Actively supervise any designated area directed by administrators, such as parking lots, building entrances, locker rooms, halls, stairways, restrooms, and evening activities.
• Serve as the first response to requests for assistance from classroom teachers or to hallway disruptions.
• Assess the scene, de-escalate, build positive rapport, and request additional assistance as needed.
• Clarify student expectations and encourage students to take responsibility for their actions.
• Refer all violations of discipline and attendance policies to administration or designee.
• Maintain training and best practices in de-escalation and restorative practices.
• Maintain training and best practices in seizure and detainment of dangerous materials/weapons and physical holds (CPI).
• Maintain a record keeping system for student behavior violations and for parking violations.
• Maintain communications with administration, restoration safety coordinator, and other campus monitors.
• Verify students and visitors in the school hallway have permission to be in the hallway during school hours and escort those without permission to the appropriate location.
• Provide supervision at selected evening school activities.
• Respond to calls from homes and businesses in close proximity to the school regarding student support
• Make home visits with the school social worker, building administrator, or school nurse.
• Provide court testimony in cases involving student victims or crimes.
• Respond to student reports of theft, locker problems, car vandalism or conflicts.
• Provide support and restraint (if necessary) to prevent a student from harming themselves or others or to prevent a breach of discipline.
• Direct movement of students and staff in emergency situations.
• Assist the school nurse in emergency situations.
• Escort students from class to the school office when requested.
• Escort students in hallways during class time without passes back to their classrooms.
• Provide frequent checks and surveillance of faculty and student parking lots.
• Check areas adjacent to school grounds.
• Bring visitors to the office or escort them out of the building.
• Supervise bus loading and unloading before and after school.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

DEPARTMENT: Student and Family Services

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Restoration and Safety Coordinator

EVALUATES: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP: DMEA

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

FT/PT: Full Time

DAYS: 190 Calendar Days

HOURS: 8 hour day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constant standing and walking; Occasional sitting, bending/stooping, climbing stairs, driving, lifting (50lbs) and carrying (25 ft).

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent inside, outside and extremes of temperature/humidity.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: DF

Date: 07/2025

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.60 to $29.03 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Safety/Security

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brenda Boten , Human Resources Coordinator
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Des Moines, Iowa 50309
• Email: [e-mail]