Crossing Guard

Peoria Unified School District • Peoria, AZ

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Crossing Guard escorts children safely across city streets on their way to and from school. The role may also provide clerical office and school activity support services. The position is a nine-month term at Country Meadows Elementary in Peoria, Arizona, and reports to an on-site administrator.

Requirements

• Complete a Video Safety Training Class for Crossing Guards, or have an equivalent combination of experience and education demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Pass a background clearance check.
• Be able to stand and walk for extended periods in extreme weather conditions.
• May be required to lift or carry heavy, bulky supplies, equipment, and materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Police Department guidelines applicable to crossing guard practices and procedures.
• Skill in interpreting and applying relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in monitoring, escorting, and assisting students crossing streets and during other school activities.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors, students, parents, the general public, and others doing business with the school district.
• Skill in operating general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Place and remove school crossing signs at designated street locations.
• Monitor student behavior and the environment to maintain a safe path of travel for students.
• Direct oncoming traffic and escort students and their parents or guardians across streets according to Police Department guidelines.
• Use a two-way radio to contact police regarding speeding or suspicious pedestrian or driver behavior.
• May assist with playground, classroom, and cafeteria monitoring.
• May perform clerical or receptionist office duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed