Crossing Guard

Summary

Crossing Guard

Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. Equivalent combination of education and training will be considered. Mature individual demonstrating interest in the safe environment of children.

Reports To: Director of Enrollment and Transportation

Job Goal: Responsible for ensuring the safety of all students while crossing the streets.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Checks traffic to determine the appropriate time to allow students to cross the street;
• Ensures that all drivers are warned of students crossing the streets;
• Establishes a positive relationship with the students in accordance with the training provided by the Freeport Police Department and Freeport School District;
• Maintains a positive atmosphere while providing appropriate behavioral management for groups of students;
• Prepares for and follows procedures outlined in in-service training provided by the Freeport Police Department and other entities;
• Works with the Freeport School District to evaluate and monitor crossing areas for safety and serviced student numbers;
• Ability to use a hand-held stop sign, flashlight, narrowcade and sandbag if required;
• Ability to walk short distances and stand for periods up to one hour at a time;
• Ability to hear a wide variety of sounds, including traffic noise and vehicle horns at a distance of 100 feet;
• Ability to see at long distances and at close range;
• Ability to work in extreme and inclement weather;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to hold 2# sign for periods of 30 seconds to 2 minutes above head;
• Must be able to stand in all weather for up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Terms of Employment: 174 Days Classified position with salary and hours to be established by the Board of Education.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions established by the Board of Education.

Salary Range: $15.00 minimum

This job description has been reviewed and in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.

Job Description

Crossing Guard

Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent. Equivalent combination of education and training will be considered. Mature individual demonstrating interest in the safe environment of children.

Reports To: Director of Enrollment and Transportation

Job Goal: Responsible for ensuring the safety of all students while crossing the streets.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Checks traffic to determine the appropriate time to allow students to cross the street;
• Ensures that all drivers are warned of students crossing the streets;
• Establishes a positive relationship with the students in accordance with the training provided by the Freeport Police Department and Freeport School District;
• Maintains a positive atmosphere while providing appropriate behavioral management for groups of students;
• Prepares for and follows procedures outlined in in-service training provided by the Freeport Police Department and other entities;
• Works with the Freeport School District to evaluate and monitor crossing areas for safety and serviced student numbers;
• Ability to use a hand-held stop sign, flashlight, narrowcade and sandbag if required;
• Ability to walk short distances and stand for periods up to one hour at a time;
• Ability to hear a wide variety of sounds, including traffic noise and vehicle horns at a distance of 100 feet;
• Ability to see at long distances and at close range;
• Ability to work in extreme and inclement weather;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to hold 2# sign for periods of 30 seconds to 2 minutes above head;
• Must be able to stand in all weather for up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Terms of Employment: 174 Days Classified position with salary and hours to be established by the Board of Education.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions established by the Board of Education.

Salary Range: $15.00 minimum

This job description has been reviewed and in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.