Monitor (Crossing Guard)

Preferred Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Obtain First Aid/CPR training
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability and willingness to take directions
• Ability and willingness to meet the needs of students
• Excellent references including attendance and punctuality

Job Goals

The incumbent reports to Site Administrator (or designee), operates under general guidelines provided by administrator, and provides a safe and secure crosswalk for students, parents & staff to cross public streets at designated crosswalks.

Performance Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain good rapport with employees, students and community members
• Aid children in crossing intersections on their way to and from school
• Enforce state laws regarding school zones and pedestrian traffic
• Protect safety of children at all times while on duty
• Report student safety infractions or driver safety infractions to the administration
• Place signs as needed and report maintenance needs when required
• Maintain district-supplied equipment and be able to possess the strength to be able to use jobrelated equipment
• Possess skills to be able to utilize basic technology as directed by the District to communicate and function effectively as a 21st century employee
• Auxiliary with parking lot, bus lane or other job-related duties as assigned

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• English language skills
• Customer service and public relations skills and professionalism
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions, and respond to management direction
• Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

Materials & Equipment

• Operating Knowledge: Walkie Talkie, Stop Sign, Safety Vest

Physical Demands

• Physical strength and coordination to operate the equipment listed and to stand and walk for up to 3.75 hours per day in all weather conditions
• Possess adequate vision and hearing

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Outside in high vehicle traffic areas with inclement weather at times

Salary

• Monitors (Lunchroom / Playground / Crossing Guards) are on the Classified Salary Schedule
• These positions are considered HOURLY positions and do not qualify for experience pay increments
• These positions are paid at the minimum of the Grade 1 pay Grade Salary Schedule
• Employment Period: HOURLY as needed - NOT eligible for leave or benefits