Position: In School Suspension Room Monitor

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, in a school, performs tasks which are in support of the monitoring and supervision of students serving in-school suspension.  This class is characterized by the performance of duties involved in the implementation of behavior plans and monitoring assigned student work. The In School Suspension Room Monitor may be assigned to reinforce the teacher's initial instructions. Work is performed under the direction and leadership of the principal.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors student behavior and maintains discipline in the in-school suspension room;
• Monitors arrival and dismissal of students assuring that they get to correct classrooms;
• Works with individual and groups of students assigned to the in-school suspension room to reinforce instructions previously initiated by the teacher: Provides personalized attention and assistance to students to develop or improve skills in academic area;
• May assist in monitoring a behavior plan for students;
• Confers regularly with teacher(s) to discuss plans, receives professional guidance and facilitates professional evaluation of student's progress;
• May attend faculty meetings, aide meetings, workshops, and in-service sessions; accompanies and helps with the supervision of the class on field trips;
• Assumes continuing responsibility for maintaining an attractive, interesting area in which to work with students; shares in performance of routine housekeeping, monitoring and clerical tasks;
• Maintains appropriate records and reports;
• Maintains a professional code of ethics; and
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications:

• Good understanding of the field of child development, student behavior and of instructional methods and techniques;
• Ability to learn new methods and techniques;
• Considerable patience and ability to work with children;
• Ability to work harmoniously with and provide a broad range of assistance to the instructional staff; and
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Good understanding of Prince George’s County Public Schools Disciplinary Policies and Procedures;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; and
• Strong ability to work with diverse populations.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

At least two (2) years of college (min 60 college credits) with an emphasis on coursework in education or counseling.

Certification:

None required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.