Crossing Guard

Job Title: Crossing Guard

Exemption Status/ Test: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Principal and Assistant Principal

Department/ School: Assigned Campus

Minimum Salary: $11.34/ hour

Annual Work Calendar Days:

Primary Purpose:

Work under minimal supervision to assist children and others to safely cross the street at assigned intersections during designated hours.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

None

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Basic knowledge of traffic safety regulations

Ability to identify and respond quickly to traffic safety hazards

Ability to communicate instructions effectively to both children and adults

Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions

Experience:

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Assist children and other community members to safely cross the street at assigned intersections during designated hours.
2. Identify potential traffic safety hazards and respond quickly to protect children and avoid incidents.
3. Ensure a smooth and expedient flow of both vehicular and foot traffic.
4. Follow and uphold district safety requirements and report traffic violations and student misconduct in accordance with district procedures.
5. Communicate safety and traffic rules to students and parents as needed.
6. Correct unsafe conditions when possible and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor as soon as practicable.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:

Tools/ Equipment Used:

Handheld traffic signs, traffic cones, reflective safety attire

Posture:

Prolonged standing

Motion:

Constant walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching

Lifting:

Light lifting (under 15 pounds)

Environment:

Work outside (prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures, sunlight, and humidity); constant exposure to noise and vehicle exhaust; work around moving vehicles and on slippery and uneven surfaces

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under pressure; work with frequent interruption; may work alone

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, Bay City ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant's job qualifications, experience, and abilities.