Substitute - Crossing Guard

Waxahachie ISD•Waxahachie, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crossing Guard is responsible for following routine traffic patterns and guiding or controlling student traffic at an assigned school campus. This role requires keen attention to traffic laws, communication skills, and the ability to manage traffic flow safely. The position involves working in various weather conditions and requires physical stamina for continuous walking and standing.

Requirements

Ability to have social perceptiveness and strong eyesight.
Keen understanding of local traffic laws and regulations.
Ability to communicate with students and parents.
Familiar with directing traffic using signs and hand signals.
Good customer service.
None specified for experience.
Non specified for education/certification.

Responsibilities

Direct or escort students across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
Guide or control vehicular and student traffic.
Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and parents.
Direct students across streets after assessing traffic flow to identify breaks for visibility and safe crossing.
Discuss traffic routing plans and control point locations with supervisors.
Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic flow and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
Take personal responsibility to provide exceptional customer service.
Promote and maintain a safe environment.
Observe situations analytically and objectively to report and record them clearly.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor related to the position.
Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations.
Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality.
Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
Avoid speaking ill of the district and district and district personnel.