About this role
Job Ttile: Crossing Guard
Reports to: Director of Facilities
Dept. / School: Assigned Campus
Wage / Hour Status: Nonexempt
Pay Grade: 2
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Work under minimal supervision to assist children and others to safely cross the street at
assigned intersections during designated hours.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally)
Ability to work independently
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- 1. Assist children and other community members to safely cross the street at
assigned intersections during designated hours.
- 2. Identify potential traffic safety hazards and respond quickly to protect
children and avoid incidents.
- 3. Ensure a smooth and expedient flow of both vehicular and foot traffic.
- 4. Follow and uphold district safety requirements and report traffic violations
and student misconduct in accordance with district procedures.
- 5. Communicate safety and traffic rules to students and parents as needed.
- 6. Correct unsafe conditions when possible and report any conditions that are
not correctable to supervisor soon as practicable.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Tools/Equipment Used: Handheld traffic signs, traffic cones, reflective safety attire
Posture: Prolonged Standing
Motion: Constant walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching
Lifting: Light lifting (under 15 pounds)
Environment: Work outside (prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures, sunlight,
and humidity); constant exposure to noise and vechile exhaust; work around moving
vechiles and on slippery and uneven surfaces
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under pressure; work with frequent
interruptions; may work alone.