Crossing Guard - Cherry Creek High School

Cherry Creek•Greenwood Village, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crossing Guard guides and controls vehicular and pedestrian traffic at streets and schools, helping students and adults cross safely. The role is assigned to Cherry Creek High School and reports to the School Principal or designee. Assistance is needed during the following shifts: 7:30 am–8:45 am, 11:45 am–12:15 pm, and 2:30 pm–4:00 pm. Duties may vary by location and academic year. The position is non-exempt and paid hourly.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet all Colorado Department of Transportation minimum qualifications, including good physical condition; adequate sight and hearing; the ability to move quickly to avoid danger; and the ability to use a STOP paddle effectively throughout a crossing.
Communicate instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously, and recognize dangerous traffic situations early enough to warn and manage students.
Demonstrate mental alertness, a neat appearance, dependability, and responsibility for student safety.
Intermediate knowledge of proper bicycle and pedestrian practices.
Wear appropriate clothing, such as light-colored slacks and shirts and a safety vest.
Follow Colorado Department of Transportation on-duty conduct requirements: do not eat, smoke, use 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; and use mobile communication devices only in emergencies and never while crossing children.
Pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting for hire.
Hold a 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, and remain within the crosswalk rather than crossing 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.