Crossing Guard

Hourly Crossing Guard

Stafford County Public Schools HH POOLE MIDDLE - Stafford, Virginia

This job is also posted in Stafford County Public Schools

Job : 5845168

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Hourly

Salary: $26 - $26 per hour

Job Title:

School Crossing Guard

Location:

School Based

Pay Grade:
Hourly

Work Calendar: N/A

FLSA Status: N/A

Under the supervision of the School Principal, this position will provide assistance in the control of vehicular and pedestrian traffic at an assigned location for a prescribed period of time to ensure the safety of school children, the safe, orderly flow of vehicular traffic, and perform related work as required. This job will require individuals to perform traffic control procedures on/off school property on roadways with potentially heavy, complicated and intense motor vehicle right of way.

Crossing Guard duties before and after school

• Gives clear, concise hand signals to stop vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic to prevent movement of vehicular traffic until all pedestrians have completely crossed the street.
• Makes sure signals are understood and obeyed before moving either vehicular or pedestrian traffic to ensure school children cross only at proper and designated locations.
• Notes any present or potential traffic hazards and report it to the Sheriff’s Office as soon as possible.
• Report any vehicle code violations and write reports as necessary.
• Attends appropriate training sessions/meetings as requested or required by immediate supervisor, Sheriff’s Office or Safety & Security Office.
• Enforce school rules and regulations.
• Reports students and/or pedestrians who do not adhere to safe street crossing procedures to his/her immediate supervisor.

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be certified by the Sheriff’s Office to conduct Crossing Guard duties

• Knowledge
  • Basic safety rules for school buildings
  • Basic safe driving rules and procedures for Crossing Guards
  • Techniques for communicating with children and adults
  • English and grammar usage
  • Current Virginia traffic laws and emergency procedures
• Skills
  • Complete Handle with Care Training
  • Complete First Aid/CPR/AED Training
  • Direct and control vehicular and pedestrian traffic through arm and hand signals, after training by the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office and the Stafford County Public Schools’ Safety & Security Office
  • Use hand-held stop sign, reflector vest, cones, whistle, gloves and communication equipment
  • Judge traffic flow, speed and direction of travel and group pedestrians in a logical manner
• Abilities
  • Judge traffic flow, speed and direction of travel and group pedestrians in a logical manner
  • Provide own transportation, be punctual, and reliable
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
  • Organize and perform work independently
  • Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

• Work environment can be indoors and outdoors with regular exposure to weather conditions in the proximity to the roadway near moving mechanical parts and traffic, with moderate noise, temperatures that may be extreme hot/cold, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is light work,…