Crossing Guard

Crossing Guard Position at Meridian Ranch Elementary SchoolSchool District 49 is actively seeking a Crossing Guard at Meridian Ranch Elementary School. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be qualified for this position. Calendar: School Year. Reports to: Principal. Hourly rate of pay: The pay range is $17.44 to $21.53 per hour, based on relevant prior work experience. The final starting rate will be determined after reviewing the experience listed on the job application. Please ensure all relevant work experience is included to support accurate pay placement. Full-time or Part-time: Part-time working 1.5 - 2 hours per day; half before school and half after school. Benefits: Paid sick leave may be available. Interviews are site-based and not conducted by the Human Resources office.School District 49, the fastest growing district in the Pikes Peak region, hosts 23 exceptional schools and programs within three distinct innovation zones, providing preK-12-aligned curriculum, online and alternative programming and homeschool enrichment. Home to more than 26,000 students and 2,000 staff members, District 49 aims to be the best choice to learn, work and lead. As one of Colorado's only two recognized Districts of Innovation, District 49 is a challenging and stimulating place to lead. As part of our commitment to innovate, we host a robust portfolio of conventional, charter, online, and blended schools, including homeschool support as well as career and technical education. We are passionate about providing individualized educational experiences that launch every student toward success.Job Title: Crossing GuardLocation: Meridian Ranch Elementary SchoolPosition Summary: Maintain the safety of school-age children at specified crosswalks during the assigned duty periods.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Direct action of children and traffic at assigned crosswalks in order to ensure safe crossingEscort childrenPromote safetyServe as school role-modelCommunicate with principal and assigned supervisorPerform other related duties as assignedSupervision & Technical Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Work is assigned by the Principal. This position requires application of position knowledge to safely cross children by stopping traffic and determining speeds of approaching vehicles.Budget Responsibility: This position does not have any direct budget responsibility.Qualifications:Education & Training:High school diploma or equivalent. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Experience:No experience required; experience working with children is preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Basic communication skills.Basic ability to deal with children.Certificates, Licenses, & Registrations:Criminal background check required for hire.Crossing guard safety training required upon hire.Other Work Factors:The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Mental Functions:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to analyze, communicate, instruct, and use interpersonal skills. The employee is regularly required to coordinate. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.