A Study Hall Supervisor monitors students during structured study periods at a school — keeping the environment quiet and safe, supporting academic work where appropriate, and managing the social dynamics of large groups of students.
Study Hall Supervisor pay typically runs $36K–$50K at this level.
Days tend to revolve around the study hall schedule and the steady management of student behavior. You're taking attendance, monitoring quiet, redirecting off-task or disruptive students, and providing light academic support when students ask. The exact tone depends heavily on the school culture.
The collaboration tends to be wider than the title suggests. You're working with classroom teachers (whose students are with you), administrators, counselors, and parents when behavior issues escalate. Documentation around behavior and attendance is often part of the rhythm.
People who tend to thrive bring calm authority, patience for adolescent dynamics, and the ability to manage large groups without becoming punitive — and don't mind that the role often comes with modest pay. If you need active teaching, deeper academic engagement, or career progression, the role can feel limited.
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A Study Hall Supervisor monitors students during structured study periods at a school — keeping the environment quiet and safe, supporting academic work where appropriate, and managing the social dynamics of large groups of students.
Median pay for a Study Hall Supervisor is about $36K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $24K to $50K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).
Core skills for this role include Active Listening, Social Perceptiveness, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, and Service Orientation.
Most people in this role hold a high school diploma.
Closely related roles include Exam Scorer (Examination Scorer), Education Paraprofessional, and Exam Proctor (Examination Proctor).
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