Secondary School Student Monitor

New Westminster Schools Career Opportunity

SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENT MONITOR (TEMPORARY)

**Job Function**:
Reports directly to the Principal or designate

Maintains high visibility in designated areas inside and outside the school

Monitors student activity for safety, well-being and conformance to the school's standards of acceptable behaviour.

Establishes and maintains communication with NHS colleagues and administration regarding priorities of supervision

Reminds students as needed of unacceptable behaviours and directs correction. Such behaviours include running in hallways, littering, fighting, swearing, horseplay, smoking/vaping and vandalism.

Provides intervention and guidance to assist students in resolving emotional dysregulation, resolving conflict between students, or correcting behaviour using verbal de-escalation techniques

Where intervention and guidance are insufficient, directs students and/or reports behavioural problems to the Principal or designate

Provides information to Principal or designate on incidents or accidents. Completes incident reports on more serious infractions

Identifies strangers on or around school grounds and directs them appropriately

Other related duties as required

**Required Qualifications & Experience**:
Grade 12 graduation

Completion of course work in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Recreation, or a related field supplemented by proven practical experience in applied leadership, youth supervision and engagement, or an equivalent combination of education and experience deemed suitable by the employer.

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of youth work.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships with youth.

Possesses strong skills in verbal de-escalation, conflict resolution and relationship development.

Good interpersonal, decision making, behaviour management and communication skills

Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.

Ability to work independently and perform tasks with mínimal supervision.

Ability to work collaboratively with administration and NHS colleagues

Ability to stand/walk for extended hours and good general health

Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate

**Hours of Work & Salary**:
7 hours per day, 8:15am-3:45pm and 8:45am-4:15pm, Monday - Friday, while school school is in session

**Hourly Rate**: $27.22 per hour

**Application Process**:
School District No. 40 (New Westminster) is an equal opportunity employer. Successful Completion of a Criminal Record Search is a legislated requirement.

About New Westminster Schools

The New Westminster School District has a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, learning styles and needs. Together, we are a caring, inclusive, and committed learning community dedicated to supporting each of our unique learners so they will have the skills and competencies they need to be productive and successful citizens in a rapidly changing world.

The City of New Westminster sits in the centre of Metro Vancouver between the larger communities of Burnaby, Coquitlam, Surrey and Richmond. Despite its location, the city is relatively small and has retained a strong sense of history and community. The total population is approximately 70,000 and is expected to grow to 84,000 by 2021.

The student population is reflective of the city’s population, with a full range of social and cultural backgrounds forming a diverse presence in our schools. In the Kindergarten to Grade 12 system, there are 6,385 students.