Hourly Crossing Guard

School Crossing GuardLocation: School BasedPay Grade: HourlyGeneral PurposeUnder the supervision of the School Principal, this position will provide assistance in the control of vehicular and pedestrian traffic at an assigned location for a prescribed period of time to ensure the safety of school children, the safe, orderly flow of vehicular traffic, and perform related work as required. This job will require individuals to perform traffic control procedures on/off school property on roadways with potentially heavy, complicated and intense motor vehicle right of way.Main Job Tasks and ResponsibilitiesCrossing Guard duties before and after schoolGives clear, concise hand signals to stop vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic to prevent movement of vehicular traffic until all pedestrians have completely crossed the street.Makes sure signals are understood and obeyed before moving either vehicular or pedestrian traffic to ensure school children cross only at proper and designated locations.Notes any present or potential traffic hazards and report it to the Sheriff's Office as soon as possible.Report any vehicle code violations and write reports as necessary.Attends appropriate training sessions/meetings as requested or required by immediate supervisor, Sheriff's Office or Safety & Security Office.Enforce school rules and regulations.Reports students and/or pedestrians who do not adhere to safe street crossing procedures to his/her immediate supervisor.Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford County Public SchoolsEngage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.Perform other related duties as required/assigned.Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or its equivalentValid Virginia Driver's LicenseMust be 18 years of ageMust be certified by the Sheriff's Office to conduct Crossing Guard dutiesKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge Basic safety rules for school buildingsBasic safe driving rules and procedures for Crossing GuardsTechniques for communicating with children and adultsEnglish and grammar usageCurrent Virginia traffic laws and emergency proceduresSkills Complete Handle with Care TrainingComplete First Aid/CPR/AED TrainingDirect and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic through arm and hand signals, after training by the Stafford County Sheriff's Office and the Stafford County Public Schools' Safety & Security OfficeUse hand-held stop sign, reflector vest, cones, whistle, gloves and communication equipmentJudge traffic flow, speed and direction of travel and group pedestrians in a logical mannerAbilities Judge traffic flow, speed and direction of travel and group pedestrians in a logical mannerProvide own transportation, be punctual, and reliableWork cooperatively in a team environment to meet goalsOrganize and perform work independentlyMeet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projectsShow sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of workWorking Conditions and Physical RequirementsWork environment can be indoors and outdoors with regular exposure to weather conditions in the proximity to the roadway near moving mechanical parts and traffic, with moderate noise, temperatures that may be extreme hot/cold, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.The work is light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objects by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Stafford County Public Schools