Crossing Guard

Crossing Guard Caddo Mills ISD

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

Qualifications

High School Diploma

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Basic knowledge of traffic safety regulations
• Ability to identify and respond quickly to traffic safety hazards
• Ability to complete required traffic direction training
• Ability to communicate instructions effectively to both children and adults
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions

Experience

None

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist children and other community members to cross the street at assigned intersections during designated hours safely.
• Identify potential traffic safety hazards and respond quickly to protect children and avoid incidents.
• Ensure a smooth and expedient flow of both vehicular and foot traffic.
• Follow and uphold district safety requirements and report traffic violations and student misconduct following district procedures.
• Communicate safety and traffic rules to students and parents as needed.
• Correct unsafe conditions when possible and report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor as soon as practicable.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Tools/Equipment Used

Handheld traffic signs, traffic cones, and reflective safety attire

Posture

Prolonged standing

Motion

Constant walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching

Lifting

Light lifting (less than 15 pounds)

Environment

Work outside (prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures, sunlight, and humidity); constant exposure to noise and vehicle exhaust; work around moving vehicles and on slippery and uneven surfaces.

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under pressure; work with frequent interruption; may work alone.