Crossing Guard

Oakley Union Elementary School District • Oakley, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Crossing Guard assists students and others in crossing streets safely, enforces crossing safety rules, regulations, and laws, and controls traffic to enable safe student crossings. The role assesses potential emergencies and takes appropriate action to protect students from traffic hazards. It also provides safety instructions, informs school personnel about practices and incidents that may require follow-up, maintains student control during crossings, and prepares documentation.

The position requires prior experience working with children with satisfactory job performance or evaluation. The employee must be able to stand for prolonged periods in all weather conditions, communicate effectively, work independently, follow oral and written instructions, and make sound decisions in potentially critical situations. Work is performed primarily outdoors while supervising students, with exposure to traffic, crosswalks, slippery or uneven surfaces, weather extremes, vehicle emissions, and noise from traffic and students.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with children, with satisfactory job performance or evaluation.
• Skills in effective communication, evaluating schedules and meeting deadlines, planning and organizing students, and administering first aid.
• Knowledge of crossing safety techniques.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods in all weather conditions; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work independently; and make common-sense decisions in potentially critical situations.
• Physical abilities include talking and hearing conversations, near and far visual acuity, depth perception, and visual accommodation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class Driver’s License.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assess potential emergency situations and take appropriate action to protect students from traffic hazards.
• Assist students and others in safely crossing busy streets in both routine and emergency situations.
• Direct students on safety and enforce crossing rules, regulations, laws, and procedures.
• Inform school personnel of practices and incidents requiring information or follow-up action.
• Maintain control of students and give clear, concise oral instructions to facilitate safe crossings.
• Prepare documentation to provide written support or convey information.
• Assist other personnel as required in completing their work activities.
• Report students or drivers who do not follow safe crossing procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED