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

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

1d•$27 - $30

About The Position

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is a department of the City and County of San Francisco responsible for the management of all ground transportation in the City. The SFMTA has oversight over the Municipal Railway (Muni) public transit, as well as bicycling, paratransit, parking, traffic, walking, and taxis. APPOINTMENT TYPE: Temporary Exempt Category 16: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. Part-Time School Term Only: The 8201 School Crossing Guard 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. Shift time and length will vary depending on assigned school. School Crossing Guards' assigned work locations and work hours may be changed to meet program needs. Deadline to Apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. Note: Please attach a copy of your driver's license or learner's permit if possible. POSITION DESCRIPTION: 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.

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.