Crossing Guard (LB)

Long Beach Elementary School$16 - $16 / hourPosted 10 months ago

Transportation/onsiteentry

Job Description

COMPENSATION: $16.00/hour *Please note that the hourly rate of pay is inclusive of the mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

UNION MEMBERSHIP:This position is represented by the Oswego Transportation Association (OTA).

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
Ability to work independently, with a minimum of supervision and utilizing good time management skills.
Ability to use a hand-held stop sign, flashlight, two-way radio.
Stamina to stand for long periods of time, mobility to escort pedestrians across streets.
Ability to work out of doors in all weather conditions and with exposure to traffic.
Adequate vision to read printed materials and license plates, and hearing and speech to communicate in person.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain a high degree of visibility in assigned areas
Assist school-age children to cross public streets safely by directing and/or regulating vehicular and pedestrian traffic at specified intersections
Watch for suspicious persons and/or vehicles that may prey upon young children
Provides a safe adult presence that young children may go to when they need assistance while going to and from school
Monitor and report any unusual or strange behavior or events to the security team/supervisors