Lunch Monitor

Fowler Elementary District•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The School Crossing Guard/Lunch Monitor assists students to safely cross streets and roads before and after school. Duties include exposure to dirt, dust, and extreme seasonal temperatures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is required
Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card
Must have a knowledge of traffic regulations and acceptable street crossing procedures
Ability to comprehend and perform functions from written and verbal instructions
Ability to exhibit mature judgment
Ability to verbally communicate to students in English and Spanish
Must be an energetic, highly ethical and possess good emotional and physical health
Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board or the Superintendent may deem appropriate

Responsibilities

Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets
Hold stop sign stopping motorist so that children may cross street safely
Assist students as needed to cross intersections on the way to and from school
Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary
Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at street and railroad crossings, and construction sites.
Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
Report unsafe behavior of children to school officials.
Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and report infractions to appropriate authorities
Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
Learn the location and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.
Set up school crossing signs and markers at designated points
Complete district inservice training program before assuming responsibility for the crosswalk
Establish and maintain good student conduct at the crosswalk
Assure that students walk in the crosswalk
Be on duty at the designated times to promote timely routines for students
Report unsafe student behavior in or near the crosswalk to the principals
Participate in district sponsored professional development workshops/inservices, attend on-going training classes as directed, and read professional publications for continued professional development
Maintain strict confidentiality and use appropriate discretion when working with all district personnel records and/or information
Support and follow the rules, regulations and policies set by the School Board, the assigned school and the District
Performs all other duties as assigned by the Governing School Board, the Principal or his/her designee.