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  • Crossing Guard

  • Johnston Community School District
  • Johnston, Iowa 50131 United States View Map

Summary

Job ID: 5851595

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide for the safe movement of children to and from school when crossing public roadways and intersection. School crossing guards are not to engage in traffic direction or control.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED

Ability to work in a positive manner with studentsPossess positive interpersonal skillsValid Iowa Driver's license

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

  • Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students

  • Contributes to creating a positive work environment

  • Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality

  • Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day

  • Assists children on their way to and from school safely across roadways and intersections and observe gaps in traffic, utilizing traffic signals when available

  • Leads children across roadways or intersection while holding a “stop” sign and wearing an appropriate traffic vest in such a manner as to be visible to approaching vehicles

  • Works independently and with confidence

  • Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations

  • Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

  • Supervises students crossing roadway

  • Reports relevant matters to supervisor

  • Displays ability to effectively handle varied situations

  • Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of school policies and regulations

  • Demonstrates good judgement and reasoning ability to avoid subjecting children to dangerous traffic conditions

  • Provides own transportation to/from crossing guard location as assigned

  • Must have the ability to see and hear sufficiently to identify safety hazards

  • Must have the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 15 pounds

  • Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 2:15-4:00 p.m.

Benefits:

  • Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

  • Employee assistance program

  • Paid leave and holidays

  • Tuition reimbursement

Job Description

Job ID: 5851595

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide for the safe movement of children to and from school when crossing public roadways and intersection. School crossing guards are not to engage in traffic direction or control.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED

Ability to work in a positive manner with studentsPossess positive interpersonal skillsValid Iowa Driver's license

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

  • Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students

  • Contributes to creating a positive work environment

  • Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality

  • Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day

  • Assists children on their way to and from school safely across roadways and intersections and observe gaps in traffic, utilizing traffic signals when available

  • Leads children across roadways or intersection while holding a “stop” sign and wearing an appropriate traffic vest in such a manner as to be visible to approaching vehicles

  • Works independently and with confidence

  • Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations

  • Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

  • Supervises students crossing roadway

  • Reports relevant matters to supervisor

  • Displays ability to effectively handle varied situations

  • Demonstrates knowledge and awareness of school policies and regulations

  • Demonstrates good judgement and reasoning ability to avoid subjecting children to dangerous traffic conditions

  • Provides own transportation to/from crossing guard location as assigned

  • Must have the ability to see and hear sufficiently to identify safety hazards

  • Must have the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 15 pounds

  • Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 2:15-4:00 p.m.

Benefits:

  • Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

  • Employee assistance program

  • Paid leave and holidays

  • Tuition reimbursement

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