School Safety Monitor

Stafford County Public Schools; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford County Public Schools is seeking a School Safety Monitor to support crossing guard duties, cafeteria hosting, and on-site safety oversight. Under the principal's supervision, you help keep students safe during arrivals, lunches, and transitions, reporting incidents and hazards promptly.

The role requires a high school diploma, Virginia driver’s license, 18+ years, Sheriff’s Office certification, and the ability to work outdoors in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Sheriff’s Office Crossing Guard certification mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic at crossing points to ensure students cross safely.
• Report traffic hazards and violations to supervisors as soon as possible.
• Attend training sessions and meetings as required by the supervisor or safety office.
• Enforce school rules and report non-compliant behavior to supervisors.
• Assist cafeteria operations by guiding students and maintaining order during lunch periods.
• Provide safety directions and escort students, staff, and visitors to offices or designated locations.
• Monitor facilities and ensure compliance with district safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Safety rules

Traffic control

Communication with students

English grammar

Virginia traffic laws

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Valid Virginia Driver’s License

Must be 18 years of age

Sheriff’s Office Crossing Guard Certification

Job description

School Safety Monitor

Location: School Based

Pay Grade: Unified Salary Scale U050

Work Calendar: 10 Month 185 Day Employee

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the School Principal, this position will provide assistance as either a School Crossing Guard and/or Cafeteria Host with shared responsibilities by supporting the educational process. Responsibilities include ensuring the safety and welfare of students during classroom and non‑classroom activities, minimizing the frequency and/or severity of harmful incidents, and communicating observations or incidents that may impact the general well‑being of students, school personnel, and visitors.

The School Crossing Guard assists in the control of vehicular and pedestrian traffic at an assigned location for a prescribed period of time to ensure the safety of school children and the orderly flow of vehicular traffic. The Cafeteria Host monitors student behavior and facilitates the orderly progression of students through the cafeteria and cleans the eating area during lunch periods.

Main Job Tasks And Responsibilities

Crossing Guard Duties Before and After School

• Give clear, concise hand signals to stop vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic to prevent movement until all pedestrians have crossed the street.
• Ensure signals are understood and obeyed before moving vehicular or pedestrian traffic to guarantee school children cross only at proper, designated locations.
• Note any present or potential traffic hazards and report them to the Sheriff’s Office as soon as possible.
• Report any vehicle code violations and write reports as necessary.
• Attend appropriate training sessions or meetings as requested or required by the immediate supervisor, Sheriff’s Office, or Safety & Security Office.
• Enforce school rules and regulations.
• Report students or pedestrians who do not adhere to safe street crossing procedures to their immediate supervisor.

Cafeteria Host Duties

• Assist with the orderly progression of students through cafeteria lines and seating at appropriate tables.
• Monitor students’ behavior.
• Facilitate the movement of students through the cafeteria in an orderly and appropriate manner.
• Assist students with their lunches, if required, such as opening milk cartons and providing utensils.
• Clean up spills and dropped food to maintain a safe environment.
• Assist with the cleaning of tables and sweeping of floors following lunch periods.

Safety Monitor Duties

• Ensure that students, employees, and visitors are aware of the district’s on‑site safety policies and the potential consequences for violations.
• Report incidents, survey student behavior, and visually scan various areas to ensure compliance with established regulations and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Provide direction, control, and supervision by escorting students, personnel, and guests to offices or special locations.
• Maintain administrative visibility, accountability, and protection by keeping a close eye on the school’s facilities and directing outsiders appropriately.
• Monitor student behavior during and between assigned periods and check facilities—including restrooms, hallways, cafeteria, school grounds, and parking lot—for student compliance with established guidelines.

Support and Demonstrate Core Values of Stafford County Public Schools

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to the position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance appropriate to the position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co‑workers.
• Comply with all district and school policies and regulations, including confidentiality guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be certified by the Sheriff’s Office to conduct Crossing Guard duties.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge
  • Basic safety rules for school buildings.
  • Basic safe driving rules and procedures for Crossing Guards.
  • Basic food safety guidelines for Cafeteria Hostesses.
  • Techniques for communicating with children and adults.
  • English and grammar usage.
  • Current Virginia traffic laws and emergency procedures.
• Skills
  • Complete Handle with Care Training.
  • Complete First Aid/CPR/AED Training.
  • For Crossing Guard: Direct and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic using arm and hand signals, a stop sign, reflector vest, cones, whistle, gloves, and communication equipment; judge traffic flow, speed, and direction of travel; group pedestrians logically.
  • For Cafeteria Host: Utilize child development and behavior management techniques; supervise children in the absence of a supervisor.
• Abilities
  • Provide own transportation, be punctual, and reliable.
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals.
  • Organize and perform work independently.
  • Meet deadlines for all work, even when handling multiple projects.
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Work environment can be indoors and outdoors with regular exposure to weather conditions near traffic, moderate noise, extreme temperatures, and no exposure to chemicals or negative air quality elements.
• The work is light, requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• Physical and mental abilities required include standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; repetitive hand, wrist, or finger movements; repetitive force on the back or lower body; grasping objects by hand; visual identification of colors and objects in low light; verbal and written communication; sound perception; logical decision making.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.