Traffic Supervisors​/School Crossing Guards - Substitute

Traffic Supervisors/School Crossing Guards - Substitute

Summary

Traffic Supervisors (School Crossing Guards) are responsible for controlling and directing motor vehicle and pedestrian traffic at assigned crossings in such a way as to protect the safety of school children while also providing for the orderly movement of traffic.

Traffic Supervisors work a minimum of 2 hours/day and a maximum of 4 hours/day depending on school location. They work hours that depend on site and may need to go back to school site in the morning, noon, and at school dismissal time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports to assigned crossing station in a timely manner and remains at station until conclusion of school site in morning and/or dismissal time.
• Ensures that children use proper crossing locations and that there are no children in streets while traffic is moving.
• Remains alert for present or potential traffic hazards in the area surrounding the assigned crossings and submits to the Safety Officer a written report of any hazards along with recommendations for remedial steps.
• Continuously aware of surroundings and maintains ability to remove themselves and children from harm’s way.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Skills

Must be able to stand and walk from curbing to the middle of street. Use of arm and hand required to control/direct traffic.

Motor Skills

Must be able to stop cars by use of arms and/or a sign. Must have verbal communication skills, including proficient use of English, necessary to instruct children when it is safe to cross street, stop, etc.

Visual Skills

Must be able to detect any traffic, hazards, children, etc. Must be able to listen or view media for weather reports and/or announcements on school cancellations, delayed openings or early dismissals and act accordingly.

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