Crossing Guard

Summary

Crossing Guard

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Dept. / School: Assigned Campus

Wage / Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: 2

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)

Ability to work independently

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 soon as practicable.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Handheld traffic signs, traffic cones, reflective safety attire

Posture: Prolonged Standing

Motion: Constant walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching

Lifting: 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; may work alone.

Job Description

Crossing Guard

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Dept. / School: Assigned Campus

Wage / Hour Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade: 2

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)

Ability to work independently

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 soon as practicable.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Handheld traffic signs, traffic cones, reflective safety attire

Posture: Prolonged Standing

Motion: Constant walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching

Lifting: 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; may work alone.