Crossing Guards

Crossing Guard positions are available for the Northampton Borough.

Monday through Friday – approximately 6:45 AM to 9:00 AM and approximately 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Crossing Guard

Chief of Police

Works with the Chief of Police to ensure school safety requirements are met for children crossing the street.

• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Background Checks, Pre‑Employment Drug Testing, and Physical Examination/TB Test.
• Possesses ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Possesses ability to deal courteously and tactfully with students, staff, and the public.
• Must live within thirty (30) minutes of post.
• Knowledge of:
  • Applicable traffic laws, school district regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Must have the ability to handle situations that may occur with children at the crossing area(s).
  • Must have the ability to deal with dissatisfied individuals.

• Controls vehicular traffic as necessary consistent with the safety of all concerned to assure safe crossing for children.
• Directs school children to cross the street at the designated areas.
• Controls traffic with the assistance of a hand‑held stop sign and/or traffic signal light.
• Wears safety vest while directing traffic and/or crossing children.
• Instructs all school children to walk at the crossing point.
• Must be dependable and punctual.
• Must have good attendance.

• Possesses ability to move about the assigned traffic/crossing area(s).
• Possesses ability to stand and patrol area in adverse weather.
• Possesses ability to work in an outdoor environment for all seasons, with exposure to traffic hazards and/or vehicle exhaust fumes.

• Up to 10 lbs: D, 11 to 20 lbs: B, Beyond 20 lbs:
  
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180 days, or all days school is in session for students; hourly rate of compensation as directed by the Northampton Area Board of Education; no benefits.

Non‑exempt.

Northampton Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.