Crossing Guard

POSITION TITLE: Crossing Guard


REPORTS TO: Lead Safety Officer, Director of School Safety, and Assistant Director of School Safety

POSITION SUMMARY:


The School Crossing Guard is responsible for ensuring the safe and orderly crossing of students and pedestrians at designated intersections before and after school. This position promotes traffic and pedestrian safety by monitoring roadway conditions, directing students, and assisting with safe street crossing procedures. The Crossing Guard serves as a visible safety presence and reinforces safe behaviors while maintaining a positive and supportive environment for students, families, and the community.

This position requires approximately 2 hours of work per day , typically aligned with school arrival and dismissal times.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Report to assigned crossing location at designated times and control the flow of traffic and pedestrians to ensure safety.
• Utilize approved methods and procedures to maintain order among students and ensure safe street crossing.
• Direct vehicular traffic using established safety protocols, including hand signals and other approved equipment.
• Monitor traffic conditions and remain alert to potential hazards.
• Provide clear, courteous guidance to students and pedestrians.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


This position is classified as light work and requires standing and walking for extended periods. The employee must have adequate hearing to perceive normal spoken communication and sufficient visual acuity to perform assigned duties safely. The position involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions and requires the use of appropriate safety equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of an eighth-grade education.
• Ability to work effectively with children and the general public.
• Prior experience working with people is required.
• Previous experience as a School Crossing Guard and knowledge of traffic safety procedures is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to maintain discipline and order among students in a respectful, tactful, and courteous manner.
• Ability to apply prescribed traffic control methods, including the use of signals, signage, and safety equipment.
• Ability to work a schedule that aligns with school start and dismissal times or as assigned by the supervisor.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. "Commonly associated" is not intended to mean always or only. There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodation are appropriate. All activities, demands, conditions and requirements are linked to Essential Job Functions unless marked with an asterisk which denotes linkage only to marginal function(s)

Equal Opportunity Employer
Revised April 2026