School Crossing Guard
About The Position
The School Crossing Guard is responsible for keeping schoolchildren safe while they cross streets and intersections to and from Yankee Ridge Multilingual Elementary School. The guard stops and directs traffic at the assigned crossing and signals students when it is safe to cross. The guard must arrive on time for morning and afternoon school sessions and remain on duty until students have crossed safely. This seasonal position is held only while students are in session during the main school year. The schedule is 7:45–8:15 AM and 2:50–3:20 PM at the specified crosswalk. The position is paid for two hours per day at $15.96 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must successfully pass a background check.
- Must be willing to work in all types of weather and traffic conditions.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with children, other pedestrians, and Urbana School District personnel.
- Must deal effectively and courteously with people of all ages.
- Must have adequate sight and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodations, to protect children from potential traffic hazards.
- Must be able to walk and perform crossing duties in all weather and traffic conditions.
Responsibilities
- Control traffic flow at the assigned crosswalk to maintain the safety of students and pedestrians.
- Direct students when it is safe to cross and remain on duty until students have crossed safely.
- Report to the assigned post on time for morning and afternoon school sessions.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with Urbana School District.
- Maintain the appearance and serviceability of issued equipment.
- Occasionally attend required in-service training.
- Recognize potential hazards to people using the crosswalk and help protect children from traffic hazards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
