Crossing Guard

Portsmouth Public Schools; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth Public Schools Crossing Guard in Portsmouth, VA ensures safe student crossings during arrival and dismissal. You will stop traffic, assist children across intersections, and report any unsafe conditions to the Transportation Supervisor.

This full-time, non-exempt position requires outdoors work in varying weather, standing for long periods and clear communication with students, parents, and drivers. Immediate start date and a focus on safety.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic regulations and school routes.
• Willing to work in inclement weather year-round.
• High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist children with crossing streets to/from school.
• Stop and control vehicular traffic at designated crossings.
• Direct street crossings for parades and other events as needed.
• Report unsafe motorist behavior to supervisor.
• Check traffic signals for proper operation; report malfunctions.
• Direct traffic to allow school bus entry/exit.

Skills

Traffic regulations

Vocal communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Crossing Guard

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Job Details

Job ID: 5405460
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 14, 2025 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: CROSSING GUARD REPORTS TO: TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR

OVERTIME STATUS: NON-EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 101

JOB SUMMARY: Performs responsible human support and protective service work in stopping and directing traffic in conjunction with the moving of children to and from school; does related work as required.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires reaching, standing, and walking swiftly; mobility in movement and stature; vocal communication is required for conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for peripheral vision, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assisting children with crossing the street while going to/from school.
• Stops and controls vehicular traffic at designated crossing to allow children to cross safely;
• Controls children using the crossing to assure that they conform to traffic regulations;
• Takes appropriate action with children who fail to cooperate and reports such action to immediate supervisor;
• Reports motorists who fail to observe safe motor vehicle operation in school crossing zone;
• Checks traffic signals for proper operation; reports malfunctions;
• Directs traffic when necessary; stops traffic to allow school bus to enter and exit school property;
• Direct street crossings for parades and other special events as needed;
• Performs related tasks as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:: Thorough knowledge of traffic regulations; general knowledge of school locations and traffic patterns; ability and willingness to work in inclement weather throughout the year; ability to follow oral and written instructions; dependability; courtesy; tact.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Juanita Handy Liverman , Senior Supervisor
• Transportation
• Phone: [phone]