Crossing Guard

School Crossing Guard

School Crossing Guards are mainly responsible for providing school children with safe and protected access to and from their school. They are tasked with communicating and enforcing the policies of the Springfield Public Schools to all of those who are within the vicinity and make sure children understand and follow the rules. School Crossing Guards will attain their on the job training as they perform their duties. However, they may have to undergo further training in traffic laws and hand signals to direct traffic flow. All School Crossing Guards should be able to interact with children and pedestrians in a friendly manner and be able to react quickly to potential dangers that can affect children. The minimum age of a School Crossing Guard is 21.

Responsibilities include:

• Escorting or directing children/pedestrians across streets and stopping traffic as necessary.
• Controlling vehicular or pedestrian traffic at street crossings.
• Communicating rules of safety crossing practices to children they are responsible for.
• Learning the location and purpose of street traffic signs within their assigned area.
• Monitoring traffic flow to identify safe gaps through which students/pedestrians may cross streets.
• Following basic principles of student safety at all times.
• Establishing good relationships with the students, school staff and parents.
• Working in conjunction with school bus drivers to ensure children who must cross streets to board a bus or cross after leaving the bus are safe.
• Possessing active listening skills and understanding what children, parents and staff are attempting to communicate to you. You must have the ability to convey information effectively.
• Possessing problem solving skills incorporating sensitivity along with speech clarity and perceptiveness.
• Following general rules when caring for children.
• Having knowledge of public safety and security policies and procedures.
• Being able to assess the needs of children and those around them. Having knowledge of child behavior is imperative.
• Having hours and a work schedule that are determined on an annual basis.
• Being employed on a part time, seasonal basis and only working when school is in session.
• Refraining from the use of obscene or harsh language.
• Wearing clothing that is appropriate as outlined in the dress code expectations issued to each employee at the start of employment or the school year.
• Conducting themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• Being self-motivated and possessing the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Being required to work both morning and afternoon shifts.
• Being required to be standing and visible at their posts throughout the entire shift. Sitting in cars while on duty is strictly prohibited.
• Use of tobacco products and electronic devices is strictly prohibited.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree preferred
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be City of Springfield resident
• Hourly Rate - $17.34

If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!

School Crossing Guard

School Crossing Guards are mainly responsible for providing school children with safe and protected access to and from their school. They are tasked with communicating and enforcing the policies of the Springfield Public Schools to all of those who are within the vicinity and make sure children understand and follow the rules. School Crossing Guards will attain their on the job training as they perform their duties. However, they may have to undergo further training in traffic laws and hand signals to direct traffic flow. All School Crossing Guards should be able to interact with children and pedestrians in a friendly manner and be able to react quickly to potential dangers that can affect children. The minimum age of a School Crossing Guard is 21.

Responsibilities include:

• Escorting or directing children/pedestrians across streets and stopping traffic as necessary.
• Controlling vehicular or pedestrian traffic at street crossings.
• Communicating rules of safety crossing practices to children they are responsible for.
• Learning the location and purpose of street traffic signs within their assigned area.
• Monitoring traffic flow to identify safe gaps through which students/pedestrians may cross streets.
• Following basic principles of student safety at all times.
• Establishing good relationships with the students, school staff and parents.
• Working in conjunction with school bus drivers to ensure children who must cross streets to board a bus or cross after leaving the bus are safe.
• Possessing active listening skills and understanding what children, parents and staff are attempting to communicate to you. You must have the ability to convey information effectively.
• Possessing problem solving skills incorporating sensitivity along with speech clarity and perceptiveness.
• Following general rules when caring for children.
• Having knowledge of public safety and security policies and procedures.
• Being able to assess the needs of children and those around them. Having knowledge of child behavior is imperative.
• Having hours and a work schedule that are determined on an annual basis.
• Being employed on a part time, seasonal basis and only working when school is in session.
• Refraining from the use of obscene or harsh language.
• Wearing clothing that is appropriate as outlined in the dress code expectations issued to each employee at the start of employment or the school year.
• Conducting themselves in a professional manner at all times.
• Being self-motivated and possessing the ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Being required to work both morning and afternoon shifts.
• Being required to be standing and visible at their posts throughout the entire shift. Sitting in cars while on duty is strictly prohibited.
• Use of tobacco products and electronic devices is strictly prohibited.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree preferred
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must be City of Springfield resident
• Hourly Rate - $17.34

If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!

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