Crossing Guard (6 hour) - Paraprofessional (Immediate Start) Banschbach MS

Primary Purpose

Work under minimal supervision to assist children and others to safely cross the street at assigned intersections during designated hours.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of traffic safety regulations
• Ability to identify and respond quickly to traffic safety hazards
• Ability to communicate instructions effectively to both children and adults
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions
• No prior experience required

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist children and other community members to safely cross the street at assigned intersections during designated hours.
• Identify potential traffic safety hazards and respond quickly to protect children and avoid incidents.
• Ensure a smooth and expedient flow of both vehicular and foot traffic.
• Follow and uphold district safety requirements and report traffic violations and student misconduct in accordance with district procedures.
• Communicate safety and traffic rules to students and parents as needed.
• Correct unsafe conditions when possible and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor as soon as practicable.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Tools and Equipment

• Handheld traffic signs
• Traffic cones
• Reflective safety attire

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Posture: Prolonged standing.

Motion: Constant walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching.

Lifting: Light lifting (less than 15 pounds).

Environment: Work outside with prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures, sunlight, and humidity; constant exposure to noise and vehicle exhaust; work around moving vehicles and on slippery and uneven surfaces.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under pressure; work with frequent interruption; may work alone.