Position Summary

Under general supervision, the Crossing Guard assists students with safely crossing the street by stopping traffic and informing students when it is safe to enter the crosswalk.

 

Job Responsibilities

Essential Functions: __ Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

• Places crosswalk and reduced speed limit signs before the start of the school day.
• Stops traffic and informs students when it is safe to enter the crosswalk; holds traffic until students have exited the crosswalk.
• Removes crosswalk and reduced speed limit signs at the end of the school day.
• Provides general information to students and parents.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

 

 

Job Requirements

 

Knowledge of –

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Work safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Crosswalk safety.

 

Skill in –

• Identifying unsafe crossing conditions and traffic hazards.
• Interacting tactfully with District staff, students, and parents.
• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Customer service principals, practices and etiquette.

 

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred AND some previous customer service-related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

 

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

First aid and CPR knowledge.

 

Work is performed outdoors and requires exposure to traffic hazards and various weather conditions including extreme heat and rain.