Adult Crossing Guard at Larson Elementary School

About the role

Monitor student behavior at traffic intersections; escort children across the street when coming and going from school; assure student safety as they cross.

Responsibilities

• Escort children safety across the street; monitor traffic flow and signals to assure safe crossing.
• Stand in the middle of the roadway to halt traffic flow and permit children to pass.
• Work cooperatively with local police department in understanding and administering traffic safety rules.
• Report vehicles not obeying signals as assigned.
• Call for assistance in the event of an accident or emergency situation; assist in first aid when children are injured as assigned.
• Report unruly students to appropriate site personnel.
• Adhere to established safety procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent or sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Working conditions: outdoor work environment, subject to seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.

Physical demands: standing and walking for extended periods of time; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Hazards: traffic hazards.

Qualifications

• Valid First Aid Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
• If selected for the position, out-of-district applicants must be T.B. tested and fingerprinted.
• A practical skills test may be administered at the time of interview.

Skills

• Knowledge of traffic and safety laws and rules.
• Ability to assist children with safe crossing at an assigned intersection or crosswalk.
• Communicate effectively.
• Understand and work within scope of authority.
• Observe traffic and safety laws and rules.
• Comprehend and follow instructions.