Campus Monitor @ Hermiston High School

The Campus Monitor will work collaboratively with the current campus monitors and under the direction of the school administration. The position begins in August of 2024.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for the safety and well-being of students, staff, and school facilities and assets at the assigned school location. Duties include supervising and monitoring students within and outside the school building, enforcing appropriate student behavior, communicating with students regarding issues and/or behavior, escorting students and/or unauthorized visitors, assisting with fire drills and other threats, and assisting in removal from the classroom of disruptive students.

QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience working as a Campus Monitor or similar experience
Previous experience working with high school and/or middle school students; high school level student experience is preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively, oral and written, responds well to directions, maintains confidential information, and works successfully in a team setting.
Experience and/or knowledge working on a Computer are required. Microsoft Windows and the components of Microsoft Office Professional, including Word and Excel, are desired.
Previous experience with conflict management and behavior management skills.
Operating knowledge of two-way radios is required within 2 weeks after hire.
Basic operating knowledge of student information system software may be required within 2 weeks after hire.
Spanish language skills preferred.
Valid Oregon driver's license for infrequent transport of students in emergency or unusual situations.
First Aid and CPR are preferred.

About the District:
The Hermiston School District is the largest district in eastern Oregon, exceeding 5,300 students in grades kindergarten through 12, with the mission of serving the needs of all students with rigorous and engaging program choices, mutual, respect, and high expectations. The school district includes a 9-12 senior high school, two 6-8 middle schools, and six K-5 elementary schools for students and families.

The school district receives strong support from the Hermiston community. In 2019 voters approved an $82.7 million building project, which included replacement of Rocky Heights Elementary (opened fall 2022); construction of an additional elementary school, Loma Vista (opened fall 2022), and a multi-classroom annex of the high school (opened fall 2023); along with various district-wide renovations. Voters also approved a $69.9 million bond in 2008.

The district employs over 630 full time staff that includes approximately 390 teachers and over 260 classified, support, and supervisory personnel, making it one of the largest employers in the city of Hermiston. A nationally recognized community that embraces its diversity, the district serves some 28,000 residents, where half of the population is Hispanic.

The school district prides itself on the academic achievement of its students, successful athletic programs, nationally recognized club and activity organizations, and its exhaustive list of academic and elective opportunities available to students. The district's partnership with community organizations is central to its continued success, highlighted by support groups who have provided nearly a half a million dollars to assist students and programs through such venues as the Hermiston Sports Booster Club, Hermiston Education Foundation, Band Boosters, FFA Alumni, and the community sponsorship of the student homebuilding program, to name a few.

About the Community:
The city of Hermiston is a vibrant and growing community of almost 20,000 residents located at the crossroads of the Pacific Northwest, situated near the intersection of I-84 and I-82, just minutes from a Columbia River port and 30 minutes from the Tri-Cities in Washington. Hermiston and the entire Umatilla County area have excellent potential for growth in commercial, industrial, agricultural, as well as residential development. Hermiston boasts over 100 acres for community use, volleyball courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, children's play areas, barbeque and picnic areas and more. Located within 10 minutes of downtown Hermiston, both Umatilla and Echo have challenging golf courses. The Columbia River offers tournament level fishing, as well as many water sports including swimming, wind surfing, and boating. Other fishing waters include the Umatilla River, Cold Springs Reservoir and many ponds. Hat Rock State Park is nearby, and the Blue Mountains are within an hour drive, affording a wide variety of fishing, hunting, and camping activities. In the winter, the mountains are home to excellent snow skiing, tubing, snowmobiling, and sledding.

Salary and Benefits:
The Hermiston School District offers an extremely competitive salary and benefits package which includes PERS retirement employer-paid pick-up, and a comprehensive health and benefits package. The full contract year for this position is 8.0 hours/day, 186 days (school year), including 5 paid holidays.

Salary range for 2024-2025: $16.42-$23.10 (based upon verified, comparable previous work experience)

Benefits include:
Generous monthly insurance allowance (family coverage)
District-paid employee life insurance
District-paid PERS pick up

Application Procedures:
The applicant must digitally supply the following items online through Recruit & Hire: https://hermiston.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx https://hermiston.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Online Application form

Cover Letter

Professional Resume

Letters of Recommendation, optional

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure his/her application is complete. Only complete applications will be considered.