Crossing Guard - am and pm shift CTA Goodman Elementary

Employment Type: Part-time (1.5 hours per day)

About the Role

Assist students safely through intersections and monitor vehicle traffic.

Schedule

• 180 total work days (July 15, 2026 – May 20, 2027)
• 6 paid holidays (186 total paid days)

Pay

• Entry salary: $16.53/hour
• Performance pay available annually for eligible positions (prorated based on FTE and employment start date)
• New hire experience credit: 1% for two or more years of full-time like experience, plus an additional 1% per year (not to exceed 5% maximum hiring range)
• New hire education credit: 1% of hourly rate for a college degree in a similar field (combined with work experience credit not to exceed 5% maximum hiring range)

Benefits

• 72 hours PTO per year
• 6 paid holidays

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• First aid training desired
• Ability to work cooperatively with parents, students, staff, and the general public
• Knowledge of and adherence to all policies, regulations, and rules
• Adequate vision and hearing to exercise job responsibilities safely

Responsibilities

• Place traffic signs where required
• Utilize proper procedure to walk students through the crosswalk
• Ensure students' safety by keeping them within crosswalk lines
• Report violators of the 15 MPH zone (both pedestrians and vehicles)
• Perform related duties as requested
• Perform all duties in a safe and prudent manner as directed
• Perform other assigned duties that support the overall objective of the position

Core Values

• Excellence: Valued in all parts of the organization, regardless of size or scope.
• Equity and Fairness: Commitment to providing opportunities, tools, and resources for all students, staff, and patrons to succeed.
• Collaboration: Effective decision-making and morale-enhancing model.
• Integrity: Non-negotiable foundation of honesty, reliability, and trust.
• Efficiency: Stewardship of public trust through careful use of resources.

Professional Qualities

• Respond to internal and external customers promptly, efficiently, and courteously
• Function effectively as a team member
• Be responsible, reliable, and punctual
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Positively accept direction
• Maintain courteous, cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Direct constructive criticism toward improving the district
• Exercise positive problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Adhere to site- and job-appropriate dress code
• Share sensitive student and staff information on a need-to-know basis
• Serve as a positive role model for students
• Work professionally and non-judgmentally with a diverse cross-section of people

Physical Requirements

• Frequent physical activities such as stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, and sitting
• Requires finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), and focusing ability
• May be exposed to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises
• May require lifting or exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds of force frequently
• Reasonable accommodation may be available for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions