Crossing Guard

Rockford Public School District 205; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 5,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Rockford Public School District 205 is seeking a Crossing Guard to assist students in crossing the street at hazardous locations. The Crossing Guard will signal traffic and ensure student safety during school commutes.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and be physically capable of holding a stop sign while directing students. The job emphasizes safety and visibility during the morning and afternoon hours.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to walk to the center of the street at the crossing location.
• Ability to hold up the stop sign for traffic visibility.
• Represent knowledge, skills, and abilities required for crossing responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists students in crossing the street safely.
• Signals traffic to stop using stop sign.
• Wears safety vest for visibility.
• Reports violators to the Building Principal.

Skills

Physical ability to walk and signal

Traffic signaling

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ROCKFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION

Job Title: Crossing Guard

Supervisor: Building Principal

Compensation: $30.00 per day (morning and afternoon hours)

Summary

Assists students crossing the street at school locations designated as hazardous by the City of Rockford, Traffic Division.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists students in crossing the street as they go to/from school each day.
2. Uses stop sign to signal traffic to stop to ensure safe crossing of students.
3. Wears District provided safety vest to ensure easy visibility by drivers/students.
4. Reports traffic violators to the Building Principal.
5. Assumes any other duties as may from time to time be delegated by the Building Principal. The supervisor shall make any adjustments in the scope of the responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the best interest of the school district.

Education/Training

High School Diploma or GED required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be physically able to walk to the center of the street at the crossing location and to hold up the stop sign in one hand so that it is visible to traffic, while using the other hand to signal students to stop or proceed. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.