Crossing Guard

About the role

Under general supervision, incumbent(s) provides safety of students and community at the crosswalk facility and school property, enforces crosswalk functions and procedures, and maintains student management at crosswalk facility and school property. The position is part‑time, reports to the Principal, works in various schools, follows a 194‑day calendar, and starts immediately. Contact: Lydia Garcia, 4650 W Sweetwater Ave, Glendale, AZ 85304, Phone: 602-347-2622, Email: lydia.garcia@wesdschools.org.

Responsibilities

• Directs, monitors, and assists students and community members to cross at established crosswalks and school zones.
• Alerts motorists to the presence of students and community by displaying appropriate signs and stops traffic to cross students and community members.
• Maintains discipline by monitoring student behavior and taking the appropriate action according to school and District policies and procedures.
• Monitors student progress in reading and/or mathematics.
• Places and removes appropriate signs for the established school zones based on the crosswalk operating agreement on file with the school and District.
• Wears and displays District’s reflective clothing while performing crossing guard duties.
• Attends District and school meetings.
• Stays current on District procedures including attending safety training programs and the District’s crossing guard training program.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Requirements

• Completion of District Crossing Guard Training Program prior to performing crossing guard duties.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired (preferred).
• One year of experience as a crossing guard (preferred).

Skills

• Knowing school rules, policies and disciplinary steps.
• Knowing standard safety procedures.
• Working with children.
• Identifying and responding to emergency situations.
• Applying school disciplinary procedures.
• Maintaining safe environment for children.
• Utilizing City crossing guard procedures.
• Applying traffic regulations.
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Pay

Pay Grade: A (Non‑Exempt Support Staff Salary Placement). Salary range: $15.15 to $17.12 per hour.

Schedule

Part‑time position with a 194‑day work calendar; start date: immediately.