Crossing Guard - Walnut Hills Elementary

Cherry Creek Schools•Centennial, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crossing Guard guides or controls vehicular and pedestrian traffic at streets and schools. Assigned duties may vary by location and academic year. The role supports student safety by escorting pedestrians, monitoring traffic, communicating crossing rules, directing traffic, and reporting incidents and violations. The position requires meeting Colorado Department of Transportation minimum qualifications and following its conduct requirements while on duty.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Wear appropriate clothing, including light-colored slacks, light-colored shirts, and a safety vest.
Meet Colorado Department of Transportation minimum qualifications, including good physical condition, adequate sight and hearing, and the ability to move quickly to avoid danger from errant drivers.
Control a STOP paddle effectively so approaching road users have a clear, direct view of its message throughout the crossing movement.
Communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously.
Recognize potentially dangerous traffic situations and warn and manage students in time to avoid injury.
Demonstrate mental alertness, neat appearance, dependability, and responsibility for student safety.
Have intermediate knowledge of proper bicycle and pedestrian practices.
Follow Colorado Department of Transportation on-duty conduct requirements, including restrictions on eating, smoking, tobacco products, beverages, radios except official two-way radios, audio devices, reading materials, and mobile device use.
Pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting for hire.
Hold a valid, unexpired Colorado state identification card.
Meet the physical and mental demands of the position, including standing and walking for extended periods, bending, reaching, repetitive motions, visual and auditory abilities, hand-eye coordination, blowing a whistle, stepping up and down curbs, and holding a handheld stop paddle above the head.

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 to 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.