Crossing Guard

Marlborough Public Schools•Marlborough, MA

17h•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

A crossing guard's primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of the children crossing streets on their way to and from school. School crossing guards oversee and control traffic flow around schools in the morning and at the end of the school day. According to MUTCD 7D.2 - Adult crossing guards shall not direct traffic in the usual law enforcement regulatory sense. In the control of traffic, they shall pick opportune times to create a sufficient gap in the traffic flow. At these times, they shall stand in the roadway to indicate that pedestrians are about to use or are using the crosswalk, and that all vehicular traffic must stop. Crossing guards can stop traffic in the manner described above and below.

Requirements

Ability to work well with students, staff and community members.
Is of good moral character.
Ability to operate independently as well as a member of a team and can use sound judgement in handling matters while maintaining a safe physical environment for all students.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Create gaps in traffic, where necessary, to help students cross the street safely.
Project a positive public image and serve as a positive role model for children.
Follow basic principles of student safety at all times.
Stand while children are present and be prepared to act quickly in case of an unexpected event or emergency.
Report any unusual situation involving the safety of students, which are brought to their attention (e.g. irresponsible motorists, adults harassing students oir students harassing other students).
Encouraging patterns of proper crossing behavior by school children.
Deterring school children from committing unsafe acts.
Informing motorists, witn hand signals and stop sign, that school children are using or are about to use the crossing.
Observe and report incidents and/or conditions that present a potential hazard to the children's or crossing guard's safety.
Performing other duties as assigned by the building Principal, directives of the Superintendent of schools or his/her designee, and Policies of the Marlborough School Committee.
Arrive promptly at their assigned post each day and remain at their post throughout their shift.
Call at least one hour prior to the start of their assigned shift if unable to cover assigned post due to illness or another emergency.
Immediately report to their supervisor any injury sustained while on duty.
Be on time and neatly attired.
A crossing guard shall not sit in his/her car, conduct personal business or use tobacco in any form while on duty.
Refrain from use of foul language or inappropriate behavior while on duty.
Not use radios or headphones (other than two-way communication radios), read books, magazines, newspapers or any other written material while on duty.
Not agree to requests or directives by school personnel to change or add to their duties until directed to do so by the Building Principal, or his/her designee.