26/27 SY Crossing Guard (MPES) .25
About The Position
The Crossing Guard helps provide for and ensure the security and protection of students and staff while they cross streets. The position assists children and other pedestrians at assigned school crossings and times, follows state law and adopted crossing procedures, and maintains awareness of pedestrian, vehicle, and other traffic in all directions. The role also involves positive interaction with students, staff, and community members, care of district-supplied equipment, and reporting safety and maintenance concerns. The position is classified as non-exempt, has an FTE of .025, and follows a 185-day work calendar. It reports to the Principal and does not supervise others. Work is routinely outdoors, including exposure to noise, inclement weather, and summer heat, and requires being on one’s feet. The physical requirements include regularly holding a stop paddle at or above shoulder level while crossing pedestrians and exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).
- Knowledge of standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
- Knowledge of the uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
- Knowledge of customer service principles.
- Knowledge of specialized equipment relevant to the area of assignment.
- Knowledge of modern office technology.
- Skill in following directions and meeting standards.
- Skill in providing attention to detail in assignments.
- Skill in comprehending reference books and manuals.
- Skill in organizing and maintaining supplies.
- Skill in providing customer service.
- Skill in utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
- Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to exchange or convey information and receive work direction.
- Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, repetitive motions, and holding a stop paddle at or above shoulder level.
Responsibilities
- Assist children in crossing streets on the way to and from school at assigned times and locations.
- Attempt to cross all pedestrians, including non-students, as required by law.
- Interact positively with children, staff, and community members.
- Place and remove speed signs and report maintenance needs when required.
- Learn and follow state law and adopted procedures regarding the operation of school crossings.
- Protect the safety of children while on duty.
- Report student safety infractions.
- Report license numbers of vehicles violating safety regulations.
- Monitor and report infractions of state laws regarding school zones.
- Have and maintain district-supplied equipment.
- Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members, and vendors.
- Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.
- Maintain reasonable awareness of pedestrian, vehicular, and other traffic in all directions.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
