About this role
POSITION TITLE Traffic Director
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT Transportation/Assigned School(s)
SALARY Hourly
FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO Principal, Director of Transportation or Assistant Director
SUPERVISES None
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE Monday - Friday
WORK HOURS Varies (approximately 7.5 hours per week)
NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR 10
POSITION PURPOSE: The Traffic Director is responsible for crossing students safely at dedicated and marked crosswalks at intersections while utilizing proper safety procedures. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Basic knowledge of traffic safety regulations
• Basic knowledge of safe crossing techniques
• Basic knowledge of safe behavior expectations
• Knowledge of basic chain of command for reporting concerns, violations of policies,complaints, and/or safety hazards
• Knowledge of locations and purposes of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas
• Ability to discern situations that could impact the safety of students and to address them immediately and effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, adults and members of the community
• Ability to follow directions and to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to learn responsibilities within the first week of employment
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
• Education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 18 or over
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills,
knowledge and abilities CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• CPR and/or First Aid Training and/or Certification
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monitor traffic flow to appropriately assist traffic onto and off ABSS properties while maintaining the fluidity of streets / highways.
• Direct vehicular movement using appropriate signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
• Guide or control vehicular and pedestrian traffic on streets / highways as applicable.
• Report unsafe behavior of students to school administrators.
• Report and discuss performance, complaints, or violations with supervisor(s).
• Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals; report infractions to the school's SRO.
• Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points, as needed.
• Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with school administrators.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal, Transportation Director, or Assistant Director.