Middle School Lunch/Recess Monitor

Edmond Public Schools; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 21,807 - 23,556; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Edmond, Oklahoma, is seeking a Lunch/Recess Monitor. The role involves supervising children during lunch and recess, maintaining order, and ensuring a safe environment. Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and demonstrate effective communication skills. This temporary position requires 173 contract days with $15.83-17.10 per hour. Opportunities exist for personal interaction with students and managing playground activities.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively present information to various groups.
• Maintain accurate records for supervised projects.
• Ability to define problems and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and assistance to children during lunch and recess.
• Maintain a safe environment and report hazards.
• Intervene in emergencies and ensure appropriate student behavior.

Skills

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Ability to supervise children

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type: Before/After Care, Lunch Monitors/ Middle School Lunch/Recess Monitor
• Date Posted: 4/16/2026
• Location: HEARTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Date Available: 08/13/2025

Temporary/Duration of Need Contract
173 Days per Year
3Hours per DayGrade 20: $15.83- 17.10 an hourApplication Procedure: Apply online

Title: Lunch/Recess Monitor
Department: Middle School
Immediate Supervisor: Principal

Job Goal: Provide assistance and supervision for children during lunch and/or assigned recess to ensure a positive and safe environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DUTIES FOR BOTH POSITIONS

• Interacts with students to maintain order and provide assistance when needed.
• Ensures students are orderly and demonstrating appropriate behavior.
• Directs movement of students to and from the playground, lunchroom, and classrooms in a safe and organized manner.
• Maintains a safe environment for students at all times. Reports safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately to a supervisor.
• Responds to emergency situations (injured students, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Evaluates student injuries, determines appropriate course of action, performs minor first aid, and completes required paperwork in compliance with District policies.
• Reports disciplinary and other concerns to the building administrator and/or classroom teacher. Provides assistance for students requiring additional guidance regarding proper behavior.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Complies with applicable District, local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Professionally represents the school and District in interactions with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Maintains regular attendance and is punctual in reporting to work.
• Other duties may be assigned.

LUNCH MONITOR

• Supervise students at lunch and maintains a harmonious atmosphere by encouraging peaceful resolution of conflicts.
• Circulates throughout the cafeteria during mealtime. Helps students by opening packages. Cleans up spills and provides additional assistance as needed.
• Assists students through the cafeteria line in an orderly fashion.
• Assists Child Nutrition staff in cleaning tables and lunch room clean-up.

RECESS MONITOR

• Works with administration and staff to determine placement of recess monitors throughout the playground to ensure adequate coverage and supervision so that all areas of the playground are within view of staff.
• Assesses the playground and equipment for safety and security issues and reports any concerns to a site administrator.
• Circulates the playground to monitor student behavior and addresses any student misbehavior or safety issues.
• Assumes responsibility to train students in proper usage of playground equipment.
• Take out and put away school equipment at the end of each day.
• Organizes group games and activities as needed.

Length of Contract

One Hundred Seventy Three (173) contract days. Salary commensurate with experience on the negotiated agreement of the SupportEmployees of Edmond (SEE).

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Director in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policies, state law, and the negotiated agreement with the Support Employees of Edmond (SEE).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, staff, parents, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Maintain accurate records and support documentation for projects under the supervision of the position.

REASONING SKILLS

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to use computer and computer related programs and other technologies needed to perform essential job functions. Apply knowledge of current research and theory. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. Organize and chair or facilitate committees and meetings. Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.