School Crossing Guard- Johnie R. Daniel Elementary School

Town of Northlake • Northlake, TX

43d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be assigned to Johnie Daniel Elementary School. The purpose of this position is to assist in scheduling, coordinating, and managing cross guard operations to ensure pedestrian safety at Town designated school crossing locations. The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the Town as the needs of the Town and requirements of the position change.

Requirements

• Must have knowledge of safe crossing guard procedures.
• Must have basic knowledge of and ability to use the computer and Microsoft Office software.
• Must be able to read, see, hear, talk, write, and possibly sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to stand and walk continuously.
• Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry objects weighing up to 5lbs upright continuously if necessary.
• Must be able to hear and see approaching traffic.
• Must be able to bend arms, and push/ pull a child weighing up to 100lbs.
• Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perceive and respond to potential hazardous and uncertain situations.
• Ability to respond quickly to potential emergency situations.
• Ability to bend from the waist and twist.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions, including exposure to extreme heat, cold, and inclement weather.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with Town employees, school district staff, and the public.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned school crossing location(s).
• A High School diploma or General equivalency diploma (GED) is required.
• Must submit to and pass a post offer, non-regulated drug test, and through background check. (including criminal history)

Nice To Haves

• School Crossing Guard experience preferred, but not required.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include all shifts and sites necessary to accommodate crossing guard schedule.

Responsibilities

• Communicates potential safety issues to supervisor and community stakeholders.
• Monitors and reports pedestrian counts at assigned school crossing locations; makes staffing recommendations.
• Prepares and submits required reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Communicates safe street crossing procedures and related information to students and adults.
• Gains cooperation of children and reports un-cooperative unsafe behavior of children to district staff and/or supervisor.
• Performs the duties of a school crossing guard.
• Is prepared for shift with all safety equipment.
• Attends required training as directed.
• Complies with personnel and safety regulations, and Town and department policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Pass background and fingerprint check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED