CROSSING GUARD

Illinois Education Job Bank; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 11,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

New Lenox School District 122 is seeking a Crossing Guard for the 2026/2027 school year. The role involves supervising safe street crossings for students, reporting safety concerns, and coordinating with school staff. The position offers an hourly rate of $16.00 with 176 work days and hours determined by location.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, submit to a physical exam for fitness, and pass a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Evidence of a physical exam to determine fitness for duty.
• Criminal background check completed prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Direct students when it is safe to cross the street and when they should wait.
• Interact with children and families in a positive and helpful manner.
• Report safety concerns to the appropriate authority.

Job description

Job Summary

New Lenox School District 122 is looking to hire Crossing Guardsfor the 2026/2027 school year.

Position Title: Crossing Guard

Report To: Principal (s), Director of Organizational Planning and Facilities

Hourly Starting Pay

$16.00 per hour

Total Work Days 176

Hours Determined by Location

Benefits None

Summary:

• To direct students when it is safe to cross the street and when they should wait.

Qualifications

• Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Present evidence of a physical exam to determine "fit for duty", evidence of being free from communicable disease (TB), and submit to a criminal background check.

Physical Demands

• Standing for 80-90% of the time and walking 10-20% of the time for a period of up to 30 minutes.
• Must be able to navigate street crossing areas which may include concrete curbs.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions such as wind, rain, snow, ice, sun, heat, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ability to implement proper procedures for safely crossing streets.
• Ability to interact with children and families in a positive manner.
• Ability to report safety concerns to appropriate authority.

Evaluation

• Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page