Crossing Guard - Walnut Hills Elementary

Cherry Creek

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crossing Guard guides or controls vehicular and pedestrian traffic at streets and schools. The role supports student safety by escorting pedestrians across streets, monitoring traffic for safe crossing opportunities, communicating crossing rules, and using traffic-control signs and signals. Duties and assignments may vary by location and academic year. The position is supervised by the School Principal or designee. The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Colorado state identification card, and completion of a criminal background check and fingerprinting. Candidates must meet Colorado Department of Transportation minimum qualifications, including good physical condition, alertness, dependability, clear communication, and responsibility for student safety. The work involves extended standing and walking, frequent bending and signaling, and outdoor exposure in all weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid, unexpired Colorado state identification card.
Complete a criminal background check and fingerprinting as a condition of hire.
Meet Colorado Department of Transportation minimum qualifications, including good physical condition, mental alertness, dependability, neat appearance, and a strong sense of responsibility for student safety.
Have the sight, hearing, and mobility to maneuver quickly to avoid danger from errant drivers.
Be able to hold and control a STOP paddle so approaching road users can clearly see its message throughout the crossing.
Communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously.
Recognize potentially dangerous traffic situations and warn and manage students in time to avoid injury.
Have intermediate knowledge of proper bicycle and pedestrian practices.
Wear appropriate clothing, such as light-colored slacks, light-colored shirts, and a safety vest.
While on duty, do not eat, smoke, use other tobacco products, or consume beverages.
While in uniform, do not patronize liquor establishments.
While on duty, do not use a radio other than a two-way radio for official communication, headphones, portable audio players, or reading materials.
Use mobile communication devices only in an emergency and never while crossing children.

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; remain within the crosswalk and do not cross diagonally.
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.