Crossing Guard - Part Time - Webster Elementary School

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the safe crossing of school children in designated crossing areas
• Aid students, parents, and staff to provide safe access to and from school
• Communicate to students, parents, staff, and visitors about school policies and enforcement procedures
• Report observations and incidents related to students to appropriate school personnel
• Respond to emergency situations to address immediate safety concerns
• Wear an orange safety vest and carry MPS issued, red hand-held sign to guide students, parents, staff, etc. through crossing area
• Place and remove school crossing and traffic control signs to notify motorists of school pedestrian crossings
• Regular on time attendance required
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment

Required Qualifications

• A high school education or equivalent
• Knowledge of traffic safety rules and school policies and procedures

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Works well with students, staff, and parents
• Communicates effectively (verbal and written) with students, parents, and staff
• Instructs students, parents, staff, etc. in proper and safe crosswalk practices
• Lifts and/or moves speed zone and crossing signs for proper placement
• Adheres to and enforces safe crosswalk practices

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Occasional exposure to extreme cold, heat, wet and/or humid conditions
• Occasional exposure to noises and vibrations
• Occasional exposure to fumes, mist, odors, gases, dust
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pulling, running, and/or throwing
• Must be able to push/pull up to 10lbs and lift/carry up to 10lbs
• May be required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and/or crawl
• Frequent use of upper extremities for reaching, handling, fingering and/or feeling
• Must be able to speak in conversations or other talking; hear conversations and other sounds; and have close, distance, color and peripheral vision and depth perception

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.