School Crossing Guard

Responsible to: Building Principal

Type Position: Non-Exempt

 

 

Qualifications:

1. Education level - High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

 

2. Other requirements – Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education.  

 

3. Ability to stand for long periods of time in all weather conditions.   

JOB GOAL: 

Assist students in safely crossing busy areas outside of the building. 

Term Of Employment:

Nine-month employee.

Compensation:

$20.00 /shift

 

Paid Time Off (PTO):

In accordance with the district-adopted paid leave policy and schedule

 

Evaluation:

 Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Staff Personnel.  

 

Primary Responsibilities: 

1. Maintains - Courteous and professional relationships with pupils, parents/guardians, teachers and other employees of the district and all patrons of the district.
2. Professionalism – Represents district and board values in daily work and interactions.  Follows through appropriately and keeps his or her word.  Demonstrates consideration and respect for others.
3. Professionally - Represent the school and the District in interactions with parents, staff and students and resolves conflict in a professional manner. Communicates effectively with students, parents, and drivers to promote safety. 
4. Punctuality – Arrives for work and work appointments on time and prepare,  based on building start times allowing an appropriate amount of time to gather crossing guard materials
5. Quality of Work – Safely guides pedestrians across designated intersections or crosswalks. Monitors traffic flow and stops vehicles as needed to ensure safe crossings. Wears reflective vest
6. Quantity of Work – Effectively produces work in accordance with job description and the district, department, and building needs.
7. Relationships and Communication – Develops and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.  Uses positive and appropriate communication.
8. Safety – Follows safety guidelines.  Maintains and promotes a safe work environment. Wears reflective vest at all times during crossing guard duties. Monitors traffic flow and stops vehicles as needed to ensure safe crossings.
9. Submit - All required reports or paperwork at the time requested.  
10. Supervises - Students as they cross busy outside areas on campus.
11. Follows direction from building administration
12. Has a good working relationship with regular staff members, special staff members, and students.
13. Demonstrates understanding of basic traffic .
14. Stops- Stops traffic for students to cross busy outside areas on campuses 

 

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Skills and Abilities

Must be willing to learn and comply with district initiatives that involve safety and security of students and staff.  

 

Attendance:

Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. Must follow district policy on employee absences and attendance.

 

Computation:

Ability to define problems, and prioritize job tasks. 

 

Hearing:

Must be able to accurately exchange information in a noisy environment .

 

Language:

An individual who holds this position must have the ability to:

1. Communicate fluently verbally and in writing in English. 
2. Read, analyze and interpret administrative correspondence and directives as well as Board policy and handbooks.
3. Keep student information confidential according to FERPA when required by law, except for from the building administration.

 

Physical Demands:

  Must be able to attend meetings in designated areas. Frequently required to stand, and walk. 

 

Condition and Environment 

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

The individual who holds this position will be required to be outside in temperatures below freezing and above 100 degrees. 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Marshall Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sex, gender, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law. Prospective and current employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact human resources to discuss reasonable accommodations to perform the essential job functions.