Crossing Guard - Cherry Creek High School

Cherry Creek Schools•CO, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crossing Guard guides or controls vehicular and pedestrian traffic at streets and schools, helping students and adults cross safely. The position provides assistance during three daily shifts: 7:30–8:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m., and 2:30–4:00 p.m. Duties and assignments may vary by location and academic year; listed frequencies and time allocations are approximate. The position reports to the School Principal or designee. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Colorado state identification card, and the ability to meet Colorado Department of Transportation minimum qualifications. A criminal background check and fingerprinting are required for hire. The Crossing Guard works outdoors in all weather and is usually in a noisy environment. Extended standing and walking, frequent bending and reaching, and occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing are among the physical demands.

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 average intelligence; good physical condition, including sight, hearing, and the ability to move quickly to avoid danger; ability to use a STOP paddle effectively and keep its message clearly visible throughout a crossing; clear, firm, and courteous communication; ability to recognize dangerous traffic situations and warn and manage students in time to avoid injury; mental alertness; neat appearance; dependability; and responsibility for student safety.
Intermediate knowledge of proper bicycle and pedestrian practices.
Adhere to Colorado Department of Transportation on-duty and uniform 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; use mobile communication devices only in emergencies and never while crossing children.
Pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.
Hold a valid, unexpired Colorado state identification card.
Meet the physical and mental demands of the position, including extended standing and walking; frequent bending, reaching, and hand and arm motion; occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing; visual and auditory abilities; eye-hand coordination; speaking; 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 streets.
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.