Crossing Guard

Crossing GuardFowler Elementary School DistrictJob Title: Crossing GuardClassification: Support Personnel Pay Scale Range: IDescription: The School Crossing Guard/Lunch Monitor assists students to safely cross streets and roads before and after school. Duties include exposure to dirt, dust, and extreme seasonal temperatures.Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent is requiredValid Fingerprint Clearance CardMust have a knowledge of traffic regulations and acceptable street crossing proceduresAbility to comprehend and perform functions from written and verbal instructionsAbility to exhibit mature judgmentAbility to verbally communicate to students in English and SpanishMust be an energetic, highly ethical and possess good emotional and physical healthAlternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriateEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streetsHold stop sign stopping motorist so that children may cross street safelyAssist students as needed to cross intersections on the way to and from schoolDirect or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessaryGuide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at street and railroad crossings, and construction sites.Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and report infractions to appropriate authoritiesDirect traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.Set up school crossing signs and markers at designated pointsComplete district inservice training program before assuming responsibility for the crosswalkEstablish and maintain good student conduct at the crosswalkAssure that students walk in the crosswalkBe on duty at the designated times to promote timely routines for studentsReport unsafe student behavior in or near the crosswalk to the principalsParticipate in district sponsored professional development workshops/inservices, attend on-going training classes as directed, and read professional publications for continued professional developmentMaintain strict confidentiality and use appropriate discretion when working with all district personnel records and/or informationSupport and follow the rules, regulations and policies set by the School Board, the assigned school and the DistrictPerforms all other duties as assigned by the Governing School Board, the Principal or his/her designee.Length of Employment:Nine (9) monthsSchool calendar will determine the days worked during the school year.Reports to: Building PrincipalEvaluation: Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Board Policy GDO