Adult Crossing Guard at Parklane Elementary

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 safely 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.

Requirements

• Any combination equivalent to: high school diploma or equivalent or sufficient training and experience to demonstrate the listed knowledge and abilities.
• Valid First Aid Certificate issued by an authorized agency.

Knowledge and abilities

• 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.

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.