School Crossing Guard - Part-time

Primary Purpose:

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

Qualifications:

Education/Training: 
Must be 18 years of age or older
 
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
 
Experience:
Not Applicable

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. Report any unsafe conditions to supervisor as soon as possible.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard safety equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing, constant walking
Motion: Grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Outside in all weather conditions, street intersections/crosswalks
Mental Demands: May work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
 
 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
 
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