Lunch Recess Monitor Candidate Pool

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ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

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Classification Title: Temporary Position 

DESCRIPTION 

Under the supervision of the School Administration, the Lunch Recess Monitor assists and monitors students during the lunch and recess periods at the Elementary and Middle School. Lunch and Recess Monitors are hired on as needed basis and will be contacted by the school directly.  

Lunch Recess Monitors are hired by recommendation only. Lunch and Recess Monitors are expected to maintain a professional attitude toward their work and support the mission and goals of the school system.  Interested candidates are encouraged to contact schools directly to notify them of their interest. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the position. 

Education: 

• No minimum education required.  

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 

The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Maintains a safe environment 

• Avoids engaging in or encouraging discussions of inappropriate or non-school related topics 

• Becomes familiar with emergency procedures 

• Notifies school administration of any unusual incidents which have occurred during the school day 

• Reports suspected child abuse/neglect per Howard County Public School System policy 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Working Hours 

• The working hours will be determined by the work location and the school administrators.  

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 

Only complete applications that include all information and documentation indicated during the application process for this position. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.  

SELECTION CRITERIA 

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in the pool. Lunch and Recess Monitors are hired by recommendation only. 

• Applicants with complete applications will be added to the Lunch Recess Monitor Pool for schools to review the applications. 

• School administrators in need of Lunch Recess Monitors will contact applicants directly to schedule an interview. 

• If selected by the school, the Office of Temporary Services will contact the applicant and will process the application. 

• Interested candidates are encouraged to contact schools directly to notify them of their interest. 

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION 

Compensation 

This is a temporary position. Rates of pay may be reviewed on our website.  

Benefits 

• HCPSS offers Sick and Safe Leave for eligible temporary employees. Additional information can be located on the HCPSS Website for temporary employees. 

• Eligible temporary employees may be able to participate in the Supplemental Retirement Savings Plans: 403(b).

Pre-Employment Requirements 

All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review, pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. In addition, some positions will require completion of a physical examination and/or drug testing. 

Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSS participates in E-Verify and does not offer employee sponsorship. 

Lunch and Recess Monitors are hired by recommendation only. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact their preferred schools directly to notify them of their interest.

For application process related questions, please contact Temporary Services at [email protected]

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email [email protected].

HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability,  sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.