Crossing Guard - Buffalo Trail Elementary

Cherry Creek Schools•Aurora, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crossing Guard guides or controls vehicular or pedestrian traffic at streets and schools. The role is assigned to Buffalo Trail Elementary. Duties and assignments may vary by location and academic year. The position is non-exempt and paid according to an hourly salary schedule. The Crossing Guard helps students and adults cross safely by monitoring traffic, directing pedestrians and vehicles, communicating crossing rules, and reporting incidents or traffic violations. The role requires meeting Colorado Department of Transportation minimum qualifications and following its rules for conduct while on duty and in uniform. A criminal background check and fingerprinting are required for hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Wear appropriate clothing, such as light-colored slacks, light-colored shirts, and a safety vest.
Meet Colorado Department of Transportation minimum qualifications, including average intelligence; good physical condition, including sight, hearing, and the ability to move and maneuver quickly to avoid danger; ability to control a STOP paddle effectively so road users can clearly see its STOP message throughout the crossing; ability to communicate instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously; ability to recognize dangerous traffic situations and warn and manage students in time to avoid injury; mental alertness; neat appearance; dependability; and a strong sense of responsibility for student safety.
Intermediate knowledge of proper bicycle and pedestrian practices.
Follow Colorado Department of Transportation conduct requirements while on duty and in uniform: do not eat, smoke, use tobacco products, or consume beverages while on duty; do not patronize liquor establishments while in uniform; do not use radios except two-way radios for official communication, headphones, portable audio players, or reading materials while on duty; and use mobile communication devices only in emergencies, never while crossing children.
Pass a criminal background check and complete fingerprinting for hire.
Hold a valid, unexpired Colorado state identification card.

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, and remain within the crosswalk rather than crossing 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.