Crossing Guard

Peoria Unified School District • Peoria, AZ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Crossing Guard escorts children safely across city streets on their way to and from school. The role may also provide clerical, office, and school-activity support to assist with school operations. The position is a nine-month appointment in the Student Services department and reports to an on-site administrator.

Requirements

• Complete the Video Safety Training Class for Crossing Guards, or have an equivalent combination of experience and/or education providing comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Pass a background clearance check.
• Be able to lift and/or carry heavy or bulky supplies, equipment, and materials weighing up to 30 pounds, as may be required.
• Be able to stand and walk for extended periods in extreme weather conditions.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county, and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of police department guidelines applicable to crossing guard practices and procedures.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying relevant federal, state, and PUSD rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in monitoring, escorting, and assisting students crossing streets and participating in other school activities.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors, students, parents, the general public, and others conducting business with the school district.
• Skill in operating general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Place and remove school crossing signs at designated street locations to notify motorists of school pedestrian crossings.
• Monitor student behavior and the surrounding environment to maintain a safe path of travel for students.
• Direct oncoming traffic and safely escort schoolchildren and their parents or guardians across the street, following established police department guidelines.
• Use a two-way radio to contact police about speeders or suspicious pedestrian or driver behavior.
• May assist with playground, classroom, and cafeteria monitoring.
• May perform clerical or receptionist office duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed