Crossing Guard

Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00–8:45 AM; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3:30–4:00 PM; Wednesday 1:30–2:00 PM

Location: Centennial Elementary

About the Role

To maintain a safe, pleasant crossing for students on streets designated as crosswalks by the Southeast Polk Community School District and the city.

Responsibilities

• Receive training from the city and the district office where the crossing is located.
• Receive and be responsible for any equipment provided by the district or city.
• Monitor the behavior of students as they arrive and leave the crossing area.
• Monitor the traffic conditions and plan a safe crossing for students.
• Monitor the behavior of students as they cross the street.
• Report any student creating a disturbing atmosphere to the principal’s office.
• Provide an appropriate role model for the students.
• Be available to meet with the principal and/or students in a given situation, when requested.
• Maintain confidentiality on sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Exhibits good interpersonal relationship skills (pleasant, friendly, sense of humor).
• Working knowledge of adolescent students’ behavior and developmental characteristics.
• Able to take charge in emergency situations.
• Self-starter; sees a need and performs it.
• Successful completion of physical, criminal background, and child abuse registry checks, and pre-work screening at time of hire.

Physical Demands

• Capable of standing throughout the work day.
• Present appropriate appearance and personal cleanliness suited to working in close proximity to school-age children and adults.
• Able to work with interruptions.
• Capable of working with students with different personalities, capabilities, and physical and mental limitations.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds to waist level.
• Capable of carrying equipment or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds for a distance of 50 feet.
• Capable of standing, walking (at variable speeds and duration to include running), and changing positions quickly throughout the workday.
• Capable of working in a broad range of temperatures, humidity, and other winter and summer environments.
• Capable of working in a noisy environment.
• Physical dexterity in limbs and digits necessary to physically interact with children.

Clothing

Outdoor clothing and footwear including coats, boots, gloves, and hat dependent on environmental conditions.