Paraprofessional-Monitor

Muskegonisd; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakridge Public Schools seeks a Monitor (non-instructional) in the Paraprofessional department at Oakridge Upper Elementary. The role focuses on maintaining a safe environment and supporting students in playgrounds, lunchrooms, hallways, buses, and busing areas.

Work outdoors in various weather and help discipline and supervise students. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preference for education beyond high school, and emphasizes confidentiality and teamwork as essential

Qualifications

• Maintain a safe environment for students across assigned areas.
• Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather.
• Collaborative problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide student assistance in assigned areas.
• Monitor and discipline student behavior as needed.
• Support a positive student climate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrator.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Discipline monitoring

Student supervision

Confidentiality

Communication

Outdoor work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Education beyond high school preferred

Job description

Internal/External Employment Opportunity

Posting Date: February 26, 2026

Department: Paraprofessional

Classification: Monitor (non-instructional)

Assigned Location: Oakridge Upper Elementary

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or G.E.D., prefer education beyond high school.

Maintain a safe environment for children in assigned areas which may include but not be limited to playgrounds, lunchroom, hallways, buses, and busing areas.

Work effectively outdoors in various types of weather.

Share responsibility for the monitoring and discipline of student behavior in assigned areas.

Maintain a positive student climate in assigned areas.

Supervise and provide student assistance as needed in assigned areas.

Maintain confidentiality requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned by the building administrator.

Demonstrated successful ability to problem-solve collaboratively and be a proven team player.

Hours of Work: 5 hours/day 10:35am - 3:35pm* Monday-Friday when school is in session. *Starting time is adjusted on late start days.

Deadline for Applying: June 1, 2026, or until filled.

Starting Date: March 2,2026 or asap

Applicant Procedure: Please apply through our online application system at www.oakridgeschools.org (Job Opportunities Tab) to complete an online application. Additional documents may be required.

Internal applicants (those already in the Paraprofessional Department): will be directed to an internal application

It is the policy of the Oakridge Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed or ancestry, political belief, sex, disability, religion, age, height, weight or marital status be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity and in employment opportunities.