Crossing Guard Paraprofessional Middleton Elementary School

Crossing Guard Paraprofessional Middleton Elementary School

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Position Crossing Guard Paraprofessional Location Middleton Elementary School Hours per Day 1 hour per day Start and End Times 8:00 a.m.

- 9:00 a.m.
Starting Base Pay $21.50 per hour Anticipated Start Date August 26, 2025 Available for Application August 4, 2025 - August 9, 2025 or until filled

Highly Qualified Information This position is eligible for an additional $.50 per hour once Highly Qualified status is achieved (2 or 4 year degree, OR 60 semester credits OR successful completion of the Para Pro which is offered by the district regularly).

BENEFITS: So Wash Co  Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide a safe traveling environment for all students walking to and from school.

PRIMARY

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Directly supervises the safe crossing of students at designated hazardous crosswalks.
• Assist the school principal in the appointment of student school safety patrols.
• Maintain an accurate list of the school safety patrols. Provide accurate list to the Transportation Student Safety/Crossing Guard Manager.
• Monitor, document, and offer corrective behavior measures to student school safety patrols and student pedestrians.
• Attend all adult crossing guard meetings as required.
• Perform fall and spring evaluations of student school safety patrols.
• Assist with organizing, coordinating and chaperoning events for student school safety patrols.
• Maintain and update all school safety patrol equipment.
• Meet quarterly with the school safety patrols.
• Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families, and staff.
• Maintain a high level of fairness, confidentiality, respect and equity for all students, staff and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES):

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Competencies as required by State of Minnesota, Federal government, and/or District 833.
• Proven teamwork, confidentiality, and communication skills.
• Models appropriate behavior, neat appearance, and proper grammar usage for all students.
• Actively participate in district-sponsored training when offered.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including email, Internet navigation and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to pass Paraprofessional fitness for duty tests.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

Desired:

• Demonstrates knowledge of behavior characteristics of elementary students.

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