CLASS TITLE:  INSTRUCTIONAL MONITOR I

This is a part-time position, hours will vary based on program hours/ approx. 3.5 hours

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

Assist an on-site director, classroom teacher, or other responsible staff member in providing a safe and quality environment for students.

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Administer first aid and medications according to established policies and procedures.
• Perform a broad variety of health services for students.
• Assist students with personal hygiene needs: toileting, diapering, feeding, etc.
• Monitor students on a one-to-one basis, in small groups or in large groups to ensure their safety; follow procedures to safeguard the health and safety of students.
• Assist the on-site director, classroom teacher ore other responsible staff members in planning various activities for the students.
• Assist with organizing materials for conducting special training activities.
• Promote positive parent and child interactions and activities.
• Participate in staff activities and in special training programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Basic record-keeping techniques.
• Health and safety regulations.

 ABILITY TO:

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Learn child guidance principles and practices.
• Communicate and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, nad staff, both orally and in writing.
• Print and write legibly.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Learn procedures, functions and limitations of assigned duties.
• Monitor, observe and report student’s behavior according to approval policies and procedures.
• Learn and apply safety procedures and regulations.

  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and some experience working with children in an organized setting.