Crossing Guard

School Crossing Guard

The school crossing guard for the elementary school is responsible for ensuring the safety and assisting students navigate crossing the street before and after school.

Essential duties include assessing traffic flow to identify potential hazards, directing students and other individuals to cross the street, removing potential hazards from the assigned crossing area, reporting unsafe driving to school administration or law enforcement, monitoring rapidly changing traffic conditions and responding accordingly, explaining the crossing rules to pedestrians, and providing feedback regarding the safety of assigned crosswalks. Ensure a safety vest is always worn.

Additional duties may include performing other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent or designee. The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities and is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include strong observational skills to monitor traffic flow, pedestrian movement and overall surroundings; ability to clearly and calmly communicate instructions to children, parents and drivers, ensuring a safe crossing experience; capability to remain upright for extended periods, work outdoors in various weather conditions and respond quickly in emergencies; familiarity with local traffic laws, pedestrian safety rules and crossing guard protocols; proficiency with equipment such as stop signs, safety vests, hand signals and crossing aids; effective at managing interactions with children, parents and the community, promoting safe and respectful behavior; ability to think and remain calm under pressure to handle unexpected traffic or pedestrian situations effectively; punctuality and reliability to ensure consistent presence during designated school or crosswalk hours.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver license, and a background check.

Physical and mental demands, work hazards include the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, in addition to standing, walking and sitting frequently; seeing, talking and hearing regularly; using hands to manipulate, handle or feel regularly; reaching with hands and arms, climbing steps, stooping, kneeling or crouching occasionally; supervising students requiring matching walking speed and sometimes running to safeguard students; occasionally lifting, carrying, moving and/or restraining school-age students when appropriately trained; moving equipment and/or supplies; driving occasionally; handling stressful situations and resolving conflicts regularly. The job is performed for the most part in a school setting with occasional outside weather conditions. The noise level is that of a typical school setting.

We are committed to providing a supportive work environment for all employees. Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities or other needs to ensure a safe and inclusive work environment. If you require accommodations to participate in the application process or perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources to discuss your needs.