Propel Homestead Crossing Guard

Propel Schools•Homestead, PA

3d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

School Crossing Guard Propel Homestead is looking for a Crossing Guard to work arrival and dismissal. A school crossing guard's primary role is to ensure the safety of students and other pedestrians crossing streets near schools by directing traffic and pedestrians using hand signals and whistles Hours: 7am-8:30am and 2:30pm-4pm Hourly Rate: $15 Responsibilities Crossing guards are to assist in the safe crossing of all elementary and middle school-aged children at the post and assist other pedestrians Expedite the movement of children to and from school at assigned posts during gaps in traffic Assemble children and other pedestrians behind curb lines awaiting traffic lulls or signal changes Stop traffic and verbally instruct pedestrians to cross into the street allowing them to cross safely Instruct children in proper procedures for safe street crossing Report students who do not adhere to safe street crossing procedures to appropriate municipal officials Report any unsafe conditions or potential hazards at assigned post to supervisor Wear the entire school guard uniform Maintains regular and punctual attendance at designated post Attend appropriate training sessions/meetings as required Performs all other work assigned While performing the duties of this job, the employee must continuously: Stand and walk for up to two hours on various surfaces including asphalt, concrete, grass, and uneven ground Lift and hold a STOP paddle at shoulder height Use full arm and hand movements, carrying about five pounds and utilize required equipment necessary to accomplish their task Turn head and body to observe traffic and children approaching crosswalk Speaks clearly and firmly to instruct pedestrians Vision to observe vehicles and pedestrians and potentially dangerous traffic situations Hearing to recognize vehicles, horns, children approaching from any direction Assist school children across a highway and maintain control of the post, including being alert and cognizant of multiple surroundings and ever changing conditions Wear the School Guard uniform and its variations Make decisions by recognizing and processing any combination of the above items The above job description reflects the general information deemed necessary to convey the primary functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements inherent to the position

Requirements

Ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of situations and problems
Ability to clearly and diplomatically communicate with students and the public
Skill to safely operate a motor vehicle
Upon Hiring will need to pass background clearances
Agility to lift both feet over curb and steps off curb; can react and move quickly to avoid vehicles
Tolerance for rain, fog, snow, sleet, ice, frequent extreme cold & heat, dryness, humidity, wind as well as noise, fumes, dust and mechanical hazards

Responsibilities

Assist in the safe crossing of all elementary and middle school-aged children at the post and assist other pedestrians
Expedite the movement of children to and from school at assigned posts during gaps in traffic
Assemble children and other pedestrians behind curb lines awaiting traffic lulls or signal changes
Stop traffic and verbally instruct pedestrians to cross into the street allowing them to cross safely
Instruct children in proper procedures for safe street crossing
Report students who do not adhere to safe street crossing procedures to appropriate municipal officials
Report any unsafe conditions or potential hazards at assigned post to supervisor
Wear the entire school guard uniform
Maintains regular and punctual attendance at designated post
Attend appropriate training sessions/meetings as required
Performs all other work assigned