Crossing Guard

Summary

Tacoma Public SchoolsExpected Start Date: September 9, 2026Salary: $17.35hour.Benefits: NoneHours per day and work schedule to be determined by the building administrator. Maximum 2 hours per day. May be split between 1 hour before school and 1 hour after school.This position monitors the activities of elementary students at crosswalks and assists students in crossing the street safely.Essential Job FunctionsStops oncoming traffic using a flag to permit student to cross the street safely; monitors traffic flow and notes gaps in traffic to stop oncoming vehicles causing minimal disruption of flow.Monitors students' activities and behavior while approaching crosswalk and remains alert for potentially unsafe situations to prevent accidents and/or injuries.Reports inappropriate student behavior and vehicles that fail to stop when signaled.Other Job DutiesPerforms related duties as assigned.Works with students in indoor and outdoor settings; physical ability to assist children; may be exposed to infectious diseases and inclement weather.Minimum QualificationsEducation and ExperienceCompletion of district training for school crossing guards is highly desirable.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of building policies and procedures related to crosswalk safety.Ability to work cooperatively with building staff.Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with students.Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.Licenses/Special RequirementsNone.Working ConditionsWorks with students in indoor and outdoor settings; physical ability to assist children; may be exposed to infectious diseases and inclement weather.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Tacoma Public SchoolsExpected Start Date: September 9, 2026Salary: $17.35hour.Benefits: NoneHours per day and work schedule to be determined by the building administrator. Maximum 2 hours per day. May be split between 1 hour before school and 1 hour after school.This position monitors the activities of elementary students at crosswalks and assists students in crossing the street safely.Essential Job FunctionsStops oncoming traffic using a flag to permit student to cross the street safely; monitors traffic flow and notes gaps in traffic to stop oncoming vehicles causing minimal disruption of flow.Monitors students' activities and behavior while approaching crosswalk and remains alert for potentially unsafe situations to prevent accidents and/or injuries.Reports inappropriate student behavior and vehicles that fail to stop when signaled.Other Job DutiesPerforms related duties as assigned.Works with students in indoor and outdoor settings; physical ability to assist children; may be exposed to infectious diseases and inclement weather.Minimum QualificationsEducation and ExperienceCompletion of district training for school crossing guards is highly desirable.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of building policies and procedures related to crosswalk safety.Ability to work cooperatively with building staff.Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with students.Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.Licenses/Special RequirementsNone.Working ConditionsWorks with students in indoor and outdoor settings; physical ability to assist children; may be exposed to infectious diseases and inclement weather.#J-18808-Ljbffr