Crossing Guard - Indian Ridge Elementary School

FLSA Non-Exempt | Hourly

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance

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About the role

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets and schools.

Responsibilities

• Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary. Stay within the crosswalk and never cross diagonally in order to ensure liability protection. (Daily, 40%)
• Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets. (Daily, 15%)
• Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults. (Daily, 15%)
• Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points. (Daily, 5%)
• Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals. (Daily, 5%)
• Report incidents involving students to the building principal. (Daily, 5%)
• Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate supervisor. (Daily, 5%)
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. (Daily, 5%)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Wear appropriate clothing such as light colored slacks, light colored shirts, and a safety vest.
• Must meet all Colorado Department of Transportation minimum qualifications:
  • Average intelligence;
  • Good physical condition, including sight, hearing, and ability to move and maneuver quickly in order to avoid danger from errant drivers;
  • Ability to control a STOP paddle effectively to provide approaching road users with a clear, fully direct view of the paddle’s STOP message during the entire crossing movement;
  • Ability to communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously;
  • Ability to recognize potentially dangerous traffic situations and warn and manage students in sufficient time to avoid injury;
  • Mental alertness;
  • Neat appearance;
  • Dependability; and
  • An overall sense of responsibility for the safety of students.
• Intermediate knowledge of proper bicycle/pedestrian practices.
• Ability to adhere to the following Colorado Department of Transportation requirements:
  • While on duty, a guard shall not eat, smoke, use other tobacco products, or consume beverages.
  • While in uniform, a guard shall not patronize liquor establishments.
  • A guard shall not use a radio (other than a two-way radio for official communication), headphones or portable audio players, nor read books, magazines, newspapers, or other materials while on duty.
  • Any mobile communication device may be used only in an emergency and never while crossing children.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

Qualifications

• Colorado state identification card.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Extended periods of standing and walking.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and motioning with hands and arms.
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing.
• Repetitive motions.
• Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
• Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Eye/hand coordination.
• Speaking and hearing.
• Ability to blow a whistle.
• Ability to step up and down curbs.
• Ability to hold a handheld stop paddle sign above head.
• Always exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Usually a noise environment.