Crossing Guard - Mountain Vista Elementary

Cherry Creek Schools•CO, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crossing Guard guides or controls vehicular and pedestrian traffic at streets and schools. The role supports students and adults crossing safely, monitors traffic, communicates crossing rules, and reports incidents and traffic violations. Duties may vary by location assignment and academic year. The position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and performing extended periods of standing and walking, along with frequent bending, reaching, and signaling. The guard must be able to recognize traffic hazards, communicate instructions clearly, and use a handheld stop paddle effectively.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet Colorado Department of Transportation minimum qualifications, including good physical condition, mental alertness, dependability, neat appearance, and responsibility for student safety.
Have adequate sight and hearing and be able to move and maneuver quickly to avoid danger from errant drivers.
Effectively hold and control a STOP paddle so approaching road users can clearly see its STOP message throughout the crossing movement.
Communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously.
Recognize potentially dangerous traffic situations and warn and manage students in time to avoid injury.
Intermediate knowledge of proper bicycle and pedestrian practices.
Adhere to Colorado Department of Transportation on-duty and uniform conduct requirements, including restrictions on eating, smoking, beverages, personal audio devices, reading materials, and mobile-device use.
Pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting for hire.
Hold a valid, unexpired Colorado state identification card.
Wear appropriate clothing, such as light-colored slacks and shirts and a safety vest.

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.
Monitor traffic flow to 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.