Crossing Guard

Summary

Under general supervision, the incumbent provides safety for students and the community at the crosswalk facility and school property, enforces crosswalk functions and procedures, and maintains student management at the crosswalk facility and school property.

• Directs, monitors, and assists students and community members to cross at established crosswalks and school zones.
• Alerts motorists to the presence of students and community by displaying appropriate signs and stops traffic to cross students and community members.
• Maintains discipline by monitoring student behavior and taking appropriate action according to school and district policies and procedures. Monitors student progress in reading and/or mathematics.
• Places and removes appropriate signs for the established school zones based on the crosswalk operating agreement on file with the school and district. Wears and displays district reflective clothing while performing crossing guard duties.
• Attends district and school meetings. Stays current on district procedures including attending safety training programs and the district’s crossing guard training program. Performs other duties as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• Completion of District Crossing Guard Training Program prior to performing crossing guard duties.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired.
• One year of experience as a crossing guard.

• Knowing school rules, policies and disciplinary steps.
• Knowing standard safety procedures.
• Working with children.
• Identifying and responding to emergency situations.
• Applying school disciplinary procedures.
• Maintaining safe environment for children.
• Utilizing city crossing guard procedures.
• Applying traffic regulations.
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

While performing job duties, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee must stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally sit. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The job involves regular exposure to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, occasional vibration, and loud noise.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Washington Elementary School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Washington Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $15.15 to $17.12 Per Hour