Crossing Guard

Cohasset-Public-Schools; Cohasset (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Cohasset Public Schools is seeking a School Crossing Guard for Deer Hill School and Joseph Osgood School in Cohasset, MA. The role focuses on directing traffic at school crossings to protect children and ensure safe, orderly movement around the campuses.

The position is part-time with hours during regular school days: 8:30am–9:30am and 3:00pm–4:00pm, plus early-release variations. Compensation is $23 per hour, with duties supervised by the Traffic Safety Sergeant and adherence to town bylaws.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual, and responsible.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and motorists.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must successfully complete required background checks.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• 1. Direct traffic at crossings to protect school children and ensure orderly movement of traffic.
• 2. Ensure children use proper crossing locations and that streets are clear while traffic is moving.
• 3. Prioritize protection of children going to and from school; no other duties interfere.
• 4. Submit reports of traffic violations and hazards to Commanding Officer.
• 5. Wear safety equipment; gloves or mittens and reflective outer garment when on duty.
• 6. Wear uniforms and equipment as prescribed; uniforms provided and remain property of Town of Cohasset; report for each tour and do not leave post until children are safe.
• 7. Do not touch students except in emergencies.
• 8. Provide comparable care for students of all grades; stretch duties to all elementary levels.
• 9. Transmit complaints in writing to Commanding Officer.
• 10. Report violations to school principal and Commanding Officer.
• 11. Perform other duties as assigned by Commanding Officer or Chief of Police.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Outdoor endurance

Background checks

Job description

Crossing Guard

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971413

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School Crossing Guards are responsible for directing traffic at assigned crossings to protect school children and to provide for the orderly movement of traffic. The Traffic Safety Sergeant is the Police Chief’s designee to command all School Crossing Guards. Crossing guards work pursuant to the Town of Cohasset Personnel Bylaws.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Perform their assigned duties under the direct supervision and control of the Traffic Safety Sergeant or their authorized representative, and obey all reasonable commands and order in the performance of their duty.
• 2. Insure that children use the proper crossing locations and that no children are in the streets while traffic is moving.
• 3. Shall have as their principal duty, the protection of children going to and from school and shall permit nothing else to interfere with this function.
• 4. Shall submit to their Commanding Officer a report of all traffic violations and serious traffic hazards noted while on duty.
• 5. Wear appropriate safety equipment when directing traffic. White gloves or mittens and an outer garment of reflective material is always required when on-duty.
• 6. Shall wear such uniforms and insignia, and be provided with such equipment as the Chief shall prescribe.
  • a. Uniforms and equipment will be furnished but will remain the property of the Town of Cohasset, to be surrendered upon resignation or termination of appointment;
  • b. Uniforms shall be given all reasonable care, shall be worn while on duty and shall not be worn at any other time.
  • c. Shall report directly to their school traffic post for each tour of duty at the assigned times and shall not leave such post until all school children have been safely cared for.
  • d. If unable to report for duty because of illness or other sufficient reason, they shall notify the Officer-in-Charge of the station not later than 7:00 A.M.
  • e. Shall always have a working cellular telephone with them at their post and in the event of an accident or other emergency shall notify the Officer-in-Charge of the station immediately via calling 9-1-1.
• 7. Shall never, in the performance of duties, place their hands on a student or any other person at any time except in the event of an accident or similar emergency.
• 8. Shall render the same care and attention to students attending other than elementary grades, as given to children in the elementary grades.
• 9. Shall transmit all complaints, in writing, received while on duty to their Commanding Officer for proper disposition.
• 10. Shall present directly to the school principal concerned, any violations by children of their safety rules observed while on duty, and shall make a report of such violations to their Commanding Officer.
• 11. Shall perform all such other duties as are assigned to them by their Commanding Officer or the Chief of Police.

HOURS

The crossing guard will work the following regular hours (Monday thru Friday):

• 1. Regular School Days – 8:30am to 9:30am (Student arrival) / 3:00pm - 4:00pm (afternoon release).
• 2. Early release Days – 8:30am to 9:30am to 1:00pm -2:00pm

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $23 to $23 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Safety/Security

Welcome to Deer Hill School, Joseph Osgood School

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cohasset Public Schools policy of nondiscrimination shall apply to the District’s students, staff, and families, and shall extend to the District’s dealings with the general public and those with whom it does business, in accordance with applicable law. No individual shall be discriminated against or harassed in admission, employment, or access to educational opportunities, courses of study, programs, activities, or facilities of the Cohasset Public Schools on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, immigration status, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status, U.S. uniformed military service member status, disability, age (student age eligibility requirements excepted), homelessness, marital or parental status, pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Cohasset Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Any complaint of a violation of the District's nondiscrimination policy should be directed to the Superintendent of Schools or to the relevant District Officer or Coordinator (e.g., Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, Section 504, McKinney-Vento).

Job Requirements

• Qualifications:
  • Reliable, punctual, and responsible.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and motorists.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Must successfully complete required background checks.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jerilyn Ballard , HR, Finance and Operations Coordinator
• Superintendent's Office
• 143 Pond Street
• Cohasset, Massachusetts 02025
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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