26/27 SY Crossing Guard

Dysart Unified School District; Surprise (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Dysart Unified School District is seeking a part-time crossing guard to help ensure the safety of students and staff as they travel to and from school. The role involves crossing pedestrians, supervising traffic, and reporting safety concerns in an outdoor environment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid AZ IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card. Strong communication and customer service skills are important for interacting with students and the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Arizona IVP fingerprint clearance card (AZ FPCC) preferred.
• Ability to follow state and district procedures for crossing operations.
• Ability to interact politely with students, parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in crossing streets at assigned times/locations.
• Cross pedestrians including non-students as required by law.
• Maintain and report safety conditions and equipment on duty.
• Stand for extended periods and operate a stop paddle safely.
• Follow district procedures and state laws related to school crossings.

Skills

Following directions

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AZ IVP FPCC fingerprint clearance

Job description

REPORTS TO

Principal

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

SUPERVISES

No

JOB FAMILY

Instructional Support

FTE

• 025

WORK CALENDAR

185

GRADE

B

REVISED

8/22/2019

SUMMARY:

To help provide for and insure the security and protection of all students and staff, while crossing the streets

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist children in crossing streets on the way to and from school at assigned times and locations
• Attempt to cross all pedestrians including non-students as required by law
• Interact with children, staff and community members on a positive basis
• Placement and removal of speed signs and reporting maintenance needs when required
• Learn and follow state law and adopted procedures regarding the operation of school crossings.
• Protect safety of children at all times while on duty
• Report student safety infractions
• Report license numbers of vehicles violating safety regulations
• Monitor and report infractions of state laws regarding school zones
• Have and maintain district supplied equipment
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
• Employee is required to maintain reasonable awareness of pedestrian, vehicular, and other traffic in all directions.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Licensing/Certifications

• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC)

Knowledge Of

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
• Customer service principles.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
• Modern office technology.

Skill In

• Following directions and meeting standards.
• Providing attention to detail in assignments.
• Comprehending reference books and manuals.
• Organizing and maintaining supplies.
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Ada And Other Requirements

Positions in this class require: pushing, pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 17 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Requires regular holding a stop paddle at or above shoulder level when crossing pedestrians.

Working Conditions

Work is routinely performed outdoor environment including exposure to noise and being on your feet. Required to maintain reasonable awareness of pedestrian, vehicular, and other traffic in all directions. Requires standing in inclement weather including summer heat.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Dysart Unified School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Dysart Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.