Crossing Guard - 26/27 SY

Summary

Job Title

Under close supervision, assists students with crossing streets safely to and from school for Sunnyside Unified School District.

Essential Functions:

• Directs students in accordance with traffic signals
• Directs oncoming traffic in order to safely escort students
• Places and removes school crossing signs at designated locations to notify motorists of school crossing
• Monitors student behavior and environment to maintain safety
• Reports any misbehavior of students
• Reports traffic violations over speed limit
• Adheres to regulations and guidelines governing school crossings
• Performs related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of District policies and procedures
• Knowledge of traffic regulations pertaining to school and pedestrian crossings
• Knowledge of traffic control devices
• Skill in assuring safety for students and motorists
• Skill in directing traffic and pedestrians
• Skill in following oral and written instructions
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an outdoor environment
• Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and may require lifting up to 25 pounds
• May be exposed to traffic hazards extreme weather conditions and infectious diseases

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Additional certifications may also be required as specified by the District
• Depending on the needs of the District, some incumbents in this class must be able to demonstrate fluency in both Spanish and English as a condition of employment

Salary Grade: A Hourly Pay: $16.50 Hours per Day: 3

Job Description

Job Title

Under close supervision, assists students with crossing streets safely to and from school for Sunnyside Unified School District.

Essential Functions:

• Directs students in accordance with traffic signals
• Directs oncoming traffic in order to safely escort students
• Places and removes school crossing signs at designated locations to notify motorists of school crossing
• Monitors student behavior and environment to maintain safety
• Reports any misbehavior of students
• Reports traffic violations over speed limit
• Adheres to regulations and guidelines governing school crossings
• Performs related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of District policies and procedures
• Knowledge of traffic regulations pertaining to school and pedestrian crossings
• Knowledge of traffic control devices
• Skill in assuring safety for students and motorists
• Skill in directing traffic and pedestrians
• Skill in following oral and written instructions
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an outdoor environment
• Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and may require lifting up to 25 pounds
• May be exposed to traffic hazards extreme weather conditions and infectious diseases

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Additional certifications may also be required as specified by the District
• Depending on the needs of the District, some incumbents in this class must be able to demonstrate fluency in both Spanish and English as a condition of employment

Salary Grade: A Hourly Pay: $16.50 Hours per Day: 3