Job Details
Cafeteria Monitor
2026-03-18 ABILENE ISD Abilene,TX
Description:
Performance Responsibilities and Duties:
Supervisory Responsibilities: Students
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions & maintain emotional control
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Wage/Hour Status: Non Exempt
Pay Grade: Auxiliary - 1
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
The Abilene ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
Attachment(s):
Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Clerical/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
10/15/2025
Location:
Stafford Elementary
Date Available:
08/10/2026 Primary Purpose:
The role ofthe cafeteria monitor is maintain order and discipline in the cafeteria while providing an environment that is safe and enjoyable for the children.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Ability to work with children
Performance Responsibilities and Duties:
- Support board and administrative policies and decisions.
- Maintain professional work environment through a positive attitude, punctuality, regular attendance,
- phone etiquette, and personal appearance.
- Monitor students while they eat lunch each day.
- Organize students into orderly lines for purchasing food and direct them to assigned tables.
- Assist students to develop and observe proper dining habits both in terms of etiquette and nutrition.
- Organize students for orderly disposal of garbage, trays and utensils.
- Distribute ketchup, mayo,& mustard to students at their table.
- Circulate among tables to help children resolve minor problems during mealtime.
- Inform attending teacher of any serious problems.
- Supervise students as they move in and out of cafeteria.
- Assist with distribution/return of tickets.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the principal/designee.
- Additional duties:
Supervisory Responsibilities: Students
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions & maintain emotional control
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged period of time
- Lift and carry up to 45 pounds
- Ability to climb, stoop, balance, & kneel,
- Hear well, speak clearly, distinguish colors, & visual acuity
Wage/Hour Status: Non Exempt
Pay Grade: Auxiliary - 1
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
The Abilene ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.
Attachment(s):
- Cafeteria Monitor.pdf