Crossing Guard

Cherokee County School District; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cherokee County School District in Canton, GA is seeking a Crossing Guard to assist students and pedestrians at school crosswalks, regulating traffic and guiding safe passage during peak times.

The role requires CPR certification, a high school diploma or GED, a valid Georgia driver's license with appropriate endorsements, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather while remaining vigilant and professional.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; must be at least 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States.
• CPR certification is required.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver's license with endorsements for assigned duties.
• Ability to interact respectfully with children, families, and motorists.

Responsibilities

• Assist students and pedestrians crossing roadways in designated school zones during arrival and dismissal.
• Regulate vehicle flow to create safe crossing opportunities.
• Maintain orderly vehicle movement for school buses entering and exiting campus.
• Wear district-approved safety apparel and stay at the designated post for the shift.
• Report unsafe conditions or recurring traffic issues to the supervisor.
• Use proper hand signals and visual cues to direct pedestrians and vehicles safely.

Skills

CPR certification

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Outdoor work tolerance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Crossing Guard

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5896571
• Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Aug 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Job Description Code: 9H.010
• Division/Department: Safety and Security
• Pay Grade: Flat Rate
• Pay Type: Hourly
• Contract Work Year: 185Days
• Reports To: Police Sergeant

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; Must be at least 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required. Must have a valid Georgia Motor Vehicle operator’s license with endorsements compatible with assigned duties of Cherokee County Board of Education. Must maintain acceptable level of physical and mental fitness to meet departmental standards. Exhibit strong communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully with children, families, and motorists. Must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions and be able to remain attentive and focused during duty periods.

Goal

To help create a safe environment for students traveling to and from school by guiding pedestrian movement and coordinating traffic flow near school property. The role supports the district’s commitment to student protection and efficient daily operations.

Representative Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist students and other pedestrians crossing roadways in designated school zones, ensuring safe passage during arrival and dismissal times.
• Regulate the flow of vehicles to create safe crossing opportunities.
• Help maintain orderly vehicle movement for school buses entering and exiting campus.
• Maintain a calm, courteous, and professional demeanor while interacting with the public.
• Wear district-approved safety apparel and equipment at all times while on duty.
• Remain at designated post for the entire shift unless relieved or instructed otherwise.
• Report concerns such as unsafe behavior, hazardous conditions, or recurring traffic issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and use proper hand signals and visual cues that rely on coordinated hand–eye movement and fine motor control to direct both pedestrian and vehicle traffic safely.
• Approach responsibilities with dependability, flexibility, and a commitment to the safety mission of the district.
• Exercises sound judgment and discretion when making decisions to halt traffic for school buses, ensuring the safety of students and adherence to traffic regulations.
• Maintain a high level of attentiveness and vigilance while on duty, continuously monitoring the environment to identify and respond promptly to potential safety concerns or incidents.
• Complete all job assignments in a timely, accurate and professional fashion.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to assignments.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, and Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Important Notes

Essential Duties

Job descriptions are designed and intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position’s role as part of the overall organization. Job descriptions do not list all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed – even if seemingly unrelated to the basic job. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. (An employee who is assigned a duty or task believed to be unlawful should report the assignment to the Chief Human Resources Officer.) It should also be noted the order of duties/ responsibilities as listed in the job description is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

Minimum Requirements

In filling a vacant position, preferred or required credentials regarding education, training, experience, and other bona fide occupational qualifications may be established. The credentials shown in this job description may be interpreted only as the minimum criteria existing at the time the description was developed. Other bona fide occupational qualifications and criteria may be utilized as needed in the selection process.

Fringe Benefits

FICA is paid by the employee and matched by the School District. Temporary workers do not qualify for employee benefits.

Adopted: March2026

Position Type: Part-Time

Support Staff > Safety/Security

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required