School Crossing Guard - Streets Division - SF Municipal Transportation Agency (8201)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

7d•$27 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is seeking a Part-Time School Term Only School Crossing Guard. This position is responsible for assisting elementary and middle school students, children, youth, and other pedestrians in crossing various streets and boulevards before and after school. The role involves guiding pedestrians, holding traffic, and observing/reporting safety issues. Assigned work locations and hours may change to meet program needs.

Requirements

Any combination of training and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of traffic laws especially those relating to pedestrian right-of-way and speed limits in various districts especially in a school-crossing area.
Knowledge of elements of traffic safety applying to motorists and pedestrians.
Ability to establish and maintain respect and compliance of students.
Must be available to work a morning shift and an afternoon shift, approximately one and a quarter hours (1 ¼) per shift, for a total of about two and a half (2½) hours per day, which is an average of 12.5 hours per week.
Shifts are between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., five days a week.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Keen observation skills.
Must meet minimum qualifications by the final filing date.
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience.
Must possess a valid Driver License or Permit, or an original K4 Department of Motor Vehicles printout of the driving record, or written verification (proof) of qualifying work experience.

Nice To Haves

Resident in the vicinity of the school for which there is a vacancy.
Work experience that demonstrates dependability and safety.
Experience working with students, children, youth, the general public or in customer service.

Responsibilities

Guides students and other pedestrians at intersections and holds them from crossing until it is determined to be safe.
Holds traffic at designated intersections either by mechanical or hand signal in order to permit students, children, youth and other pedestrians to cross the street safely.
When appropriate, escorts students through intersections.
May instruct students, children, youth, parents, teachers, faculty, bicyclists, motorists and staff in the elements of safety.
Observes and reports traffic issues and unusual incidents relating to pedestrian safety and student welfare to the authorities for appropriate action.
Reports to school principal and/or School Crossing Guard staff, students disobeying instructions.
Communicates with students, children, youth, pedestrians, teachers, bicyclists, motorists, and the general public.
Remains alert of the surroundings and vehicles.
Takes quick action to physically avoid traffic hazards for both crossing pedestrians and themselves.
Performs other duties as assigned.