School Crossing Guard

School Crossing Guard

Under general supervision, school crossing guard is responsible for performing routine pedestrian safety work in the vicinity of a school. Guides school children at intersections before and after school. Work may be full or part time and may require working split shifts. Term of employment is during the fall and spring school year only. Exercises no supervision. This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason. Work Location 555 Academic Ct., San Antonio, (TX) 78204 Work Hours 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Monday - Friday. Schedules may vary based on facility. We are continuously accepting applications in anticipation of future vacancies.

Essential Job Functions:

• Places traffic cones in street before school is open and after school hours, occasionally lifting and carrying equipment weighing 7 pounds.
• Guides school children across streets and assists disabled children and small children in crossing.
• Notifies police headquarters of hazards and pedestrian accidents in their vicinity.
• Calls 311 when school flashing lights are not working properly.
• Clears crosswalks of rocks, glass, cans, and other items in order to prevent injuries to children.
• Keeps accurate count of children crossing in the morning and in the afternoon.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements:

• Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.
Preferred Requirement:
• Previous school crossing guard experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of City traffic regulations.
• Knowledge of safety regulations, procedures, and practices.
• Ability to react quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to establish friendly relations and secure the cooperation of school children.
• Ability to remain alert at all times while performing routine duties.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are primarily in an outside environment with exposure to temperature extremes, dust, and noise.

Benefits Information: The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please visit the following link: Note: Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link. The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.