Crossing Guard​/Team Leader

Crossing Guard/Team Leader (8 Hours)

Alief Independent School District POLICE DEPT/CHILD SAFETY
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- Alief Independent School District

Job : 5927279
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Crossing Guard/Team Leader (8 Hours) @ Police Department/Child Safety

Assist with the day-to-day operation and oversee the training and placement of the School Crossing Guards.

Education/Certification:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Class C driver’s license

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Able to provide leadership and direct supervision to Crossing Guards
• Basic knowledge of traffic safety regulations
• Ability to identify and respond quickly to traffic safety hazards
• Ability to promote and sustain positive interaction with students, staff and the public
• Ability to communicate instructions effectively to both children and adults
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions
• Willing to work outdoors on every school day, no matter the weather
• Able to respond as a leader in situations requiring the use of sound judgment and decisive actions
• Have a strong customer service philosophy as a means of fostering a balance and sustainable community

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) consecutive years as an AISD Crossing Guard

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist children and other community members to safely cross the street at assigned intersections during designated hours without undue delay for vehicle traffic.
• Manage heavy vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
• Manage large groups and unruly children.
• Identify potential traffic safety hazards and respond quickly to protect children and avoid incidents.

• Ensure a smooth and expedient flow of both vehicular and foot traffic.
• Follow and uphold district safety requirements and report traffic violations and student misconduct in accordance with district procedures.
• Communicate safety and traffic rules to students and parents as needed.
• Correct unsafe conditions when possible and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor as soon as practicable.
• Assist buses in providing a safe entrance and exit to and from schools onto city streets.
• Supply counts and reports as requested.
• Report any person loitering in vicinity of or interfering with a guard/controller.

• Perform surveys regarding requests for new locations to determine the need for new locations, as well as justify the present locations.
• Assist the Child Safety Coordinator in observing the day-to-day operation of the Child Safety Program.
• Distribute uniforms and safety equipment to the school crossing guards.
• Provide written or oral reports to the Coordinator as required.
• Provide attendance verification for the coordinator to determine accurate payroll reporting for the crossing guards.

• Substitute for absent crossing guards as needed.
• Has the ability to perform the job with little or no supervision.
• Keep equipment in good condition.
• Adhere to district as well as departmental policies and dress code.
• Use stop sign and whistle at all times when directing traffic and/or children.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Manual Trades – Security Personnel.

Tools/Equipment Used:
Handheld traffic signs,…