Crossing Guard

Summary

School Crossing Guard

Part-time hourly salary: $15.00 per hour (or per the 2025-2026 Salary Schedule)

Replaces: Tiffany Dunn - Resigned

Schedule: Morning and afternoons, 3 hours per day

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of driving rules
• Knowledge of traffic patterns within a two (2) mile radius of the assigned school
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to carry out job responsibilities and handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimum supervision
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to answer a telephone in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to work cooperatively with others

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Administration

Job Goal: To provide safe and orderly crossing of school age children at assigned location.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist students to cross streets safely
• Direct traffic as needed to enable students to cross the street
• Monitor students who are waiting to cross the street
• Explain safety rules to students who cross at the assigned location
• Ensure adherence to good safety standards
• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities
• Meet and deal effectively with the general public, staff members, parents, administrators and other contact persons using tact and good judgment
• Follow attendance, punctuality and other qualities of an appropriate work ethic
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters
• Model and maintain high ethical standards
• Maintain expertise in assigned area to fulfill position goals and objectives
• Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment
• Collaborate with school and transportation to resolve safety issues
• Use cellular telephone and/or pager as needed
• Exercise service orientation when working with others
• Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events
• Use effective, positive interpersonal communication skills
• Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner
• Serve on school/district committees as required or appropriate
• Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member
• Follow federal and state laws as well as School Board policies, rules and regulations
• Demonstrate support for the school district and its goals and priorities
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of all required reports and maintain all appropriate records
• Participate in cross-training activities as required
• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position

Physical Requirements: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects. May be required to restrain a physically active individual as a temporary safety measure.

Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Applicant must hold appropriate certification or show evidence of appropriate certification eligibility for this position. Application Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on the date listed above. The district reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without consideration of any pending application. Applicant will be held responsible for obtaining proper certification as required by Florida law and NCLB guidelines. Recommendation is contingent upon copies being on file.

Interested individuals may obtain information and assistance from: Department of Human Resources Suwannee County School Board 1740 Ohio Avenue, South Live Oak, FL 32064 (386) 647-4634

Job Description

School Crossing Guard

Part-time hourly salary: $15.00 per hour (or per the 2025-2026 Salary Schedule)

Replaces: Tiffany Dunn - Resigned

Schedule: Morning and afternoons, 3 hours per day

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of driving rules
• Knowledge of traffic patterns within a two (2) mile radius of the assigned school
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to carry out job responsibilities and handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimum supervision
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to answer a telephone in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to work cooperatively with others

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Administration

Job Goal: To provide safe and orderly crossing of school age children at assigned location.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assist students to cross streets safely
• Direct traffic as needed to enable students to cross the street
• Monitor students who are waiting to cross the street
• Explain safety rules to students who cross at the assigned location
• Ensure adherence to good safety standards
• Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities
• Meet and deal effectively with the general public, staff members, parents, administrators and other contact persons using tact and good judgment
• Follow attendance, punctuality and other qualities of an appropriate work ethic
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters
• Model and maintain high ethical standards
• Maintain expertise in assigned area to fulfill position goals and objectives
• Participate successfully in the training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignment
• Collaborate with school and transportation to resolve safety issues
• Use cellular telephone and/or pager as needed
• Exercise service orientation when working with others
• Keep supervisor informed of potential problems or unusual events
• Use effective, positive interpersonal communication skills
• Respond to inquiries and concerns in a timely manner
• Serve on school/district committees as required or appropriate
• Exhibit interpersonal skills to work as an effective team member
• Follow federal and state laws as well as School Board policies, rules and regulations
• Demonstrate support for the school district and its goals and priorities
• Demonstrate initiative in identifying potential problems or opportunities for improvement
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of all required reports and maintain all appropriate records
• Participate in cross-training activities as required
• Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position

Physical Requirements: Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects. May be required to restrain a physically active individual as a temporary safety measure.

Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.

Applicant must hold appropriate certification or show evidence of appropriate certification eligibility for this position. Application Deadline: 4:00 p.m. on the date listed above. The district reserves the right at any time to extend the deadline without consideration of any pending application. Applicant will be held responsible for obtaining proper certification as required by Florida law and NCLB guidelines. Recommendation is contingent upon copies being on file.

Interested individuals may obtain information and assistance from: Department of Human Resources Suwannee County School Board 1740 Ohio Avenue, South Live Oak, FL 32064 (386) 647-4634