Adult School Crossing Guard

Springfield School District 186•Springfield, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adult School Crossing Guard is responsible for escorting children across designated school crossing zones, ensuring their safety and the safety of motorists. This role involves communicating effectively with children, parents, and the general public, as well as reporting any traffic or safety concerns to the appropriate authorities. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, experience working with children or in community service, and knowledge of traffic signs and safety precautions. The guard must be able to see and hear vehicles and children, lift and hold a "STOP" sign, maintain reliable transportation, and keep accurate records.

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED
Experience working with children or community service
Knowledge of traffic signs, hazards, and safety precautions
Ability to effectively communicate basic traffic instructions
Ability to see and hear cars and children at major crossings
Ability to lift and hold “STOP” sign above head
Ability to maintain adequate attendance
Ability to maintain a working relationship with children school officials, and the general public
Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
Must have reliable transportation

Responsibilities

Escort children across designated school crossing zones
Assure the safety of children and motorists
Communicate effectively with children, parents, and the general public
Report vehicles that fail to slow down to the proper authorities
Report unsafe traffic conditions in school crossing zones and suspicious vehicles or persons noticed hanging around school area
Communicate safety instructions and directions to students, parents, and motorists traveling through the school safety zone
Correctly fill out routine forms
Conducts other duties as assigned by Management

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