Crossing Guard

This position reports to the Director of Transportation and is part-time, split between morning and afternoon shifts.

About the Role

The Crossing Guard provides support to the instructional process with specific responsibilities for ensuring the safety and welfare of students in transit to and/or from school, and communicating observations and/or incidents that may impact the general well-being of students.

Responsibilities

• Assists students, parents, staff, and visitors to provide safe access to and from assigned locations.
• Communicates safety and security policies and enforcement procedures to ensure understanding and compliance.
• Directs traffic to ensure the safety of students and other pedestrians.
• Maintains job-related equipment (e.g., stop signs, vests, street signs) to ensure availability.
• Monitors student behavior entering and exiting crosswalk areas to ensure compliance with guidelines and maintain a safe environment.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops to gather and convey required information.
• Refers incidents (e.g., injuries, altercations, suspicious activities, rule violations) to appropriate personnel for follow-up.
• Responds positively to all children to encourage and support a positive attitude toward education.
• Responds to various situations (e.g., accidents, injuries, vandalism, suspicious activities) to resolve immediate safety or security concerns.
• Assists other personnel as needed to ensure an efficient and effective work environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience is desired.
• CPR/First Aid Certificate.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Completion of required training: Bloodborne Pathogens, Diabetes, and Homeless Training & Testing.

Skills

• Adhering to safety practices and administering first aid.
• Enforcing rules and regulations.
• Performing basic math and following multi-step written/oral instructions.
• Knowledge of safety practices, procedures, and traffic laws.
• Scheduling activities, collating data, and using job-related equipment.
• Flexibility to work with diverse individuals and in varied circumstances.
• Problem-solving to identify issues and create action plans.
• Displaying tact, courtesy, attention to detail, and sound emotional control.
• Superior human relations skills with people of all ages.
• Maintaining confidentiality.

Work Environment

• Requires some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, as well as fine finger dexterity.
• Generally involves 70% walking and 30% standing; minimal sitting.
• Performed under temperature extremes and conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Pay

$19.20 - $31.70 per hour.