Crossing Guard

Crossing GuardUnder the general supervision of the District Coordinator of Safety and Security, directs the action of children and traffic at assigned crosswalks in order to ensure safe crossing of students.Required Qualifications:High school diploma or equivalentFirst Aid/CPRPhysical ability to perform job responsibilitiesEssential Functions:Reports consistently for work as scheduledPerforms other duties as assignedAttains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance StandardsDirects action of children at an assigned crosswalk in order to ensure safe crossingDirects visitors to officeEscorts children across the street and parking lotsIssues verbal warnings, reports misconduct, and requests assistance from appropriate personnel as requiredMaintains communications with the building principal and/or Colorado Springs Police Department, El Paso County Sheriff's Office, or Air Force Security Police regarding incidents that occur at assigned locations that could potentially impact the safety of pedestriansMonitors student(s) behavior, ensuring their compliance to district/building rules, policies, and regulationsSupervises parking lots and school groundsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to effectively manage conflictAbility to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional mannerAbility to provide a warm and caring attitude toward studentsAbility to work independently, without direct supervisionCommitment to the safety of students as a primary responsibilityStrong communication skillsWork Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud. The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff. The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days. The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed. Work is performed outdoors. The incumbent may experience exposure to dirt, dust, temperature extremes, and noise. The incumbent may experience exposure to adverse climate and weather conditions.Physical Demands:The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions. Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties. Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices. Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils. Works with arms extended at shoulder height with a weight up to 5 lbs. Distinguishes depth and objects in a wide field of vision. Conducts activities involving walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching/squatting, twisting, and reaching.