Crossing Guard - High Plains Elementary School

Cherry Creek•Englewood, CO

About The Position

The Crossing Guard guides and controls vehicular or pedestrian traffic at streets and schools. The guard helps students and other pedestrians cross safely, communicates crossing and traffic rules, and reports incidents and traffic infractions. Duties and assignments may vary by location and academic year. The role requires following Colorado Department of Transportation requirements for on-duty conduct and safety. A criminal background check and fingerprinting are required for hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Wear appropriate clothing, such as light-colored slacks, light-colored shirts, and a safety vest.
Meet Colorado Department of Transportation minimum qualifications, including good physical condition, sight and hearing, and the ability to move quickly to avoid danger from errant drivers.
Ability to control a STOP paddle so approaching road users have a clear, direct view of its STOP message throughout the crossing movement.
Ability to communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously.
Ability to recognize potentially dangerous traffic situations and warn and manage students in sufficient time to avoid injury.
Mental alertness, neat appearance, dependability, and a strong sense of responsibility for student safety.
Intermediate knowledge of proper bicycle and pedestrian practices.
Follow Colorado Department of Transportation on-duty conduct requirements: do not eat, smoke, use other tobacco products, or consume beverages while on duty; do not patronize liquor establishments while in uniform; do not use radios except two-way radios for official communication, headphones, portable audio players, or reading materials while on duty; use mobile communication devices only in an emergency and never while crossing children.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.
Valid, unexpired Colorado state identification card.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Racially conscious and culturally competent, with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary; remain within the crosswalk and do not cross diagonally.
Monitor traffic flow and identify safe gaps for pedestrians to cross.
Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
Direct traffic or warn of hazards using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
Report incidents involving students to the building principal.
Record license numbers of vehicles that disregard traffic signals and report infractions to the appropriate supervisor.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.