CROSSING GUARD

Harmony Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools is looking for a dedicated safety guard to assist students at street crossings. The role involves collaborating with school staff and parents, safeguarding students during their commute, and maintaining safety equipment.

The ideal candidate possesses a high school diploma or GED and effective communication skills. This position requires occasional light lifting, moderate travel, and adherence to school safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assists and safe-guards students at crossing.
• Collaborates with staff and parents regarding safety.
• Maintains assigned safety equipment and guards.
• Follows safety guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Data analysis

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Goal

Provides safe guard street crossing in school zones for students.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists and safe-guards students at a specific location while crossing the street.
• Collaborates with school administrators, staff, parents, and students regarding students/safety issues.
• Maintains assigned safety equipment and crossing guards.
• May place caution signs at designated points before going on duty and removes signs at the end of shift.
• Follows the school safety guidelines, policy and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Light work: may require the occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel is required.