School Crossing Guard - Streets Division - SF Municipal Transportation Agency (8201)
About The Position
Under general supervision of the SFMTA School Crossing Guard Program staff, the School Crossing Guard assists elementary and middle school students, children, youth and other pedestrians in crossing various streets and boulevards before school and after school. This is a part-time, school term only position, requiring availability for morning and afternoon shifts, approximately 1.25 hours per shift, totaling about 2.5 hours per day, averaging 12.5 hours per week. Shifts are between 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., five days a week. 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 indicated below may be qualifying:
- Knowledge of: traffic laws especially those relating to pedestrian right-of-way and speed limits in various districts especially in a school-crossing area; and elements of traffic safety applying to motorists and pedestrians.
- Ability to: establish and maintain respect and compliance of students.
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.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Keen observation skills.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
