Crossing Guard - Potential Opening

Summary

Crossing Guard Position

Position: Crossing Guard

Description: Work under minimal supervision to assist children and others to safely cross the street at assigned instructions during designated hours.

Salary: Based on Experience

Length of Assignment: 177 Days

Qualifications: Special Knowledge/Skills: Basic knowledge of traffic safety regulations Ability to identify and respond quickly to traffic safety hazards Ability to communicate instructions effectively to both children and adults Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions

Minimum Experience: None

Primary Purpose: Work under minimal supervision to assist children and others to safely cross the street at assigned instructions during designated hours.

Qualifications: Special Knowledge/Skills: Basic knowledge of traffic safety regulations Ability to identify and respond quickly to traffic safety hazards Ability to communicate instructions effectively to both children and adults Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Assist children and other community members to safely cross the street at assigned intersections during designated hours. 2. Identify potential traffic safety hazards and respond quickly to protect children and avoid incidents. 3. Ensure a smooth and expedient flow of both vehicular and foot traffic. 4. Follow and uphold district safety requirements and report traffic violations and student misconduct in accordance with district procedures. 5. Communicate safety and traffic rules to students and parents as needed. 6. Correct unsafe conditions when possible and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor as soon as practicable.

Equipment Used: Handheld traffic signs, traffic cones, reflective safety attire.

Working Conditions: Physical Demands: Prolonged standing; constant walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching. Light lifting (under 15 pounds)

Environment: Work outside (prolonged, exposure to extreme temperatures, sunlight, and humidity); constant exposure to noise and vehicle exhaust; work around moving vehicles and on slippery and uneven surfaces.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under pressure; work with frequent interruptions;

Job Description

Crossing Guard Position

Position: Crossing Guard

Description: Work under minimal supervision to assist children and others to safely cross the street at assigned instructions during designated hours.

Salary: Based on Experience

Length of Assignment: 177 Days

Qualifications: Special Knowledge/Skills: Basic knowledge of traffic safety regulations Ability to identify and respond quickly to traffic safety hazards Ability to communicate instructions effectively to both children and adults Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions

Minimum Experience: None

Primary Purpose: Work under minimal supervision to assist children and others to safely cross the street at assigned instructions during designated hours.

Qualifications: Special Knowledge/Skills: Basic knowledge of traffic safety regulations Ability to identify and respond quickly to traffic safety hazards Ability to communicate instructions effectively to both children and adults Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Assist children and other community members to safely cross the street at assigned intersections during designated hours. 2. Identify potential traffic safety hazards and respond quickly to protect children and avoid incidents. 3. Ensure a smooth and expedient flow of both vehicular and foot traffic. 4. Follow and uphold district safety requirements and report traffic violations and student misconduct in accordance with district procedures. 5. Communicate safety and traffic rules to students and parents as needed. 6. Correct unsafe conditions when possible and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor as soon as practicable.

Equipment Used: Handheld traffic signs, traffic cones, reflective safety attire.

Working Conditions: Physical Demands: Prolonged standing; constant walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching. Light lifting (under 15 pounds)

Environment: Work outside (prolonged, exposure to extreme temperatures, sunlight, and humidity); constant exposure to noise and vehicle exhaust; work around moving vehicles and on slippery and uneven surfaces.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under pressure; work with frequent interruptions;