Crossing Guard - Edna Travis Elementary

Overview

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected

Start Date:

9/3/2025, or as soon as possible

Pay Rate: $17.35 Per Hour

Hours per day: 2 hours per day (1 hour AM / 1 hour PM)

Benefits: NONE

Additional Information: Hours per day and work schedule to be determined by the building administrator. Maximum 2 hours per day. May be split between 1 hour before school and 1 hour after school.

This position monitors the activities of elementary students at crosswalks and assists students in crossing the street safely.

• Stops oncoming traffic using a flag to permit student to cross the street safely; monitors traffic flow and notes gaps in traffic to stop oncoming vehicles causing minimal disruption of flow.
• Monitors students’ activities and behavior while approaching crosswalk and remains alert for potentially unsafe situations to prevent accidents and/or injuries.
• Reports inappropriate student behavior and vehicles that fail to stop when signaled.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Completion of district training for school crossing guards is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of building policies and procedures related to crosswalk safety.
• Ability to work cooperatively with building staff.
• Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

None

Works with students in indoor and outdoor settings; physical ability to assist children; may be exposed to infectious diseases and inclement weather.