Crossing Guard

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

21d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Directs the action of children and traffic at assigned crosswalks in order to ensure safe crossing of students. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time. Reports consistently for work as scheduled Performs other duties as assigned Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards Directs action of children at an assigned crosswalk in order to ensure safe crossing Directs visitors to office Escorts children across the street and parking lots Issues verbal warnings, reports misconduct, and requests assistance from appropriate personnel as required Maintains communications with the building principal and/or Colorado Springs Police Department, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, or Air Force Security Police regarding incidents that occur at assigned locations that could potentially impact the safety of pedestrians Monitors student(s) behavior, ensuring their compliance to district/building rules, policies, and regulations Supervises parking lots and school grounds

Requirements

First Aid/CPR - American Heart Asc. / Red Cross / Etc.
High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent
Ability to effectively manage conflict
Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to provide a warm and caring attitude toward students
Ability to work independently, without direct supervision
Commitment to the safety of students as a primary responsibility
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

Reports consistently for work as scheduled
Performs other duties as assigned
Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
Directs action of children at an assigned crosswalk in order to ensure safe crossing
Directs visitors to office
Escorts children across the street and parking lots
Issues verbal warnings, reports misconduct, and requests assistance from appropriate personnel as required
Maintains communications with the building principal and/or Colorado Springs Police Department, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, or Air Force Security Police regarding incidents that occur at assigned locations that could potentially impact the safety of pedestrians
Monitors student(s) behavior, ensuring their compliance to district/building rules, policies, and regulations
Supervises parking lots and school grounds