Crossing Guard (Estrella Foothills)

Laveen Elementary School District • Laveen, AZ

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Guards street crossings during hours when children are going to or coming from school by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• Prefer high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others. Pass a literacy test identified by the district.
• Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
• Oral Communication - Responds well to questions.
• Written Communication
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
• Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and district software.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. In addition, some carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: requires sitting, walking, and standing.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Responsibilities

• Directs actions of children and traffic at street intersections to ensure safe crossing.
• Records license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and reports infractions to police.
• Escorts children across street.
• Places caution signs at designated points before going on duty and removes signs at end of shift.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees