Crossing Guard

Ocotillo Elementary School; Arroyo (PR); On-site; USD 20,870 - 23,584; Part time

Job summary

Ocotillo Elementary School is seeking a part-time crossing guard to ensure the safety of students and community members at crosswalks. The role involves monitoring and directing students as they cross streets, maintaining discipline, and alerting traffic to student presence.

Ideal candidates will have a High School diploma and completed the District Crossing Guard Training Program. Pay ranges from $15.15 to $17.12 per hour, with immediate hiring.

Qualifications

• Completion of District Crossing Guard Training Program required.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• One year of experience as a crossing guard preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and assists students and community members at crosswalks.
• Alerts motorists to the presence of students by stopping traffic.
• Maintains discipline and monitors student behavior.

Skills

Knowing school rules, policies, and disciplinary steps

Knowing standard safety procedures

Working with children

Identifying and responding to emergency situations

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

Completion of District Crossing Guard Training Program

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 5413291
Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Oct 24, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Pay Grade: 4534
Position Control: 3968
Department: Various Schools
Accountable To: Facility Manager and/or Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Creation/Revision Date: July 10, 2019

Summary

Under general supervision, incumbent(s) provides safety of students and community at the crosswalk facility and school property, enforces crosswalk functions and procedures, and maintains student management at crosswalk facility and school property.

Essential Functions

• Directs, monitors, and assists students and community members to cross at established crosswalks and school zones.
• Alerts motorists to the presence of students and community by displaying appropriate signs and stopping traffic to cross students and community members.
• Maintains discipline by monitoring student behavior and taking the appropriate action according to school and District policies and procedures. Monitors student progress in reading and/or mathematics.
• Places and removes appropriate signs for the established school zones based on the crosswalk operating agreement on file with the school and District. Wears and displays District’s reflective clothing while performing crossing guard duties.
• Attends District and school meetings. Stays current on District procedures including attending safety training programs and the District’s crossing guard training program. Performs other duties as required.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of District Crossing Guard Training Program prior to performing crossing guard duties.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card (AZ IVP FPCC).

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) prior to being hired.
• One year of experience as a crossing guard.

Knowledge And Skills Required

• Knowing school rules, policies and disciplinary steps.
• Knowing standard safety procedures.
• Working with children.
• Identifying and responding to emergency situations.
• Applying school disciplinary procedures.
• Maintaining safe environment for children.
• Utilizing City crossing guard procedures.
• Applying traffic regulations.
• Engaging and encouraging communication skills while interacting with supervisors, staff, students, etc. to exchange information.

Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms and occasionally sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, occasionally exposed to vibration, and the noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Position Type

Part‑Time

Salary

$15.15 to $17.12 per hour