Monitor; Crossing Guard

Crosswalk Guard

Preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Obtain First Aid/CPR training
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability and willingness to take directions
• Ability and willingness to meet the needs of students
• Excellent references including attendance and punctuality

Job Goals:

The incumbent reports to Site Administrator (or designee), operates under general guidelines provided by administrator, and provides a safe and secure crosswalk for students, parents & staff to cross public streets at designated crosswalks.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain good rapport with employees, students and community members.
• Assist children in crossing intersections on their way to and from school.
• Enforce state laws regarding school zones and pedestrian traffic.
• Protect safety of children at all times while on duty.
• Report student safety infractions or driver safety infractions to the administration.
• Place signs as needed and report maintenance needs when required.
• Maintain district-supplied equipment and be able to possess the strength to be able to use job-related equipment.
• Possess skills to be able to utilize basic technology as directed by the District to communicate and function effectively as a 21st century employee.
• Assist with parking lot, bus lane or other job-related duties as assigned.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• English language skills.
• Customer service and public relations skills and professionalism.
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, use time efficiently, demonstrate attention to detail, follow instructions, and respond to management direction.
• Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Materials & Equipment Operating Knowledge:

• Walkie Talkie
• Stop Sign
• Safety Vest

Physical Demands:

• Physical strength and coordination to operate the equipment listed and to stand and walk for up to 3.75 hours per day in all weather conditions.
• Possess adequate vision and hearing

Work Environment:

Outside in high vehicle traffic areas with inclement weather at times

Salary:

Monitors (Lunchroom / Playground / Crossing Guards) are on the Classified Salary Schedule - These positions are considered HOURLY positions and do not qualify for experience pay increments.

- These positions are paid at the minimum of the Grade 1 pay Grade Salary Schedule Employment Period:

- HOURLY as needed - NOT eligible for leave or benefits