Crossing Guard

Great Bend Unified School District 428; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Bend Unified School District 428 is looking for a dedicated School Crossing Guard to monitor street crossings during school hours. The ideal candidate will ensure the safety of children as they cross streets and report any traffic violations.

This role requires strong communication skills, an understanding of traffic patterns, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. A high school diploma is required, along with a successful background check.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle emergency situations which might arise.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor street crossings during appointed times for safety.
• Record and report traffic violators to police.
• Escort children safely across marked crosswalks.
• Control traffic using stop signs and hand signals.
• Report traffic risks to authorities.

Skills

Understanding of traffic signals and patterns

Basic safety procedures

Good judgment in interactions

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent training

Job description

(10 month position)

Position: School Crossing Guard

Supervisor: Principal of Elementary School

Professional Growth: The custodian is required to fulfill the annual requirements for professional growth as outlined in the Classified Personnel Handbook, Policy 102.01.

Physical Activity: Fulfillment of the crossing guard position requires walking, standing, bending, twisting, and quick mental and physical reflexes.

Qualifications:

• Education: high school graduate or training equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Must have an understanding of traffic signals and traffic patterns.
• Must know and understand basic safety procedures and practices relevant to the job.
• Must be able to handle emergency situations which might arise.
• Must possess the ability to use good judgement in the interactions with children and parents.
• Ability to communicate well with other persons.
• Must successfully pass a background check.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Job Functions:

• School Crossing Guards monitor assigned street crossings during the appointed time when children go to school or come home from school.
• In performing this duty, Crossing Guards record the license plate number of any vehicle found disregarding traffic signs and signals and report violators to the police.
• Escort children as they cross the street in marked crosswalks.
• Manually hold traffic stop signs to control the traffic in the designated crosswalk area.
• Ensure the safety of children as they arrive to or leave from the school crosswalk.
• Report children with unsafe behavior to school officials.
• Watch for suspicious individuals in and around school areas and report to school officials and police if necessary.
• Notify school and police authorities about traffic risks and hazards, including school zones that are not adequately marked and monitored.
• Using appropriate signs and hand signals, direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic and warn them of existing dangers.

Physical Requirements

Environmental Conditions:

• Requires prolonged standing and walking.
• Flexibility is important for moving out of the way of danger, etc.
• Mental alertness required for quick decisions of impending dangers.
• Work is outside in all weather conditions.