Crossing Guard

Allendale Public Schools; South Carolina; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Allendale Public Schools is seeking a school crossing guard to assist students with safely crossing busy roads during before and after school times, approximately 7:00–9:00 am and 2:30–4:00 pm daily.

The position requires a reliable, outdoor-capable individual who can maintain vigilance, follow directions, wear provided PPE and uniforms, and attend regularly.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude.
• Self-motivated with reliable conduct.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with students, families, and staff.
• Enjoy working with students and ensuring their safety.
• Commitment to student safety and high attention to environment.
• Available for the start and end of school day times.
• Comfort with outdoor work in varying weather.
• Willingness to train for the crossing guard role.

Responsibilities

• Wear all provided personal protective equipment and uniform.
• Operate handheld and/or roadway signs to guide pedestrian movements.
• Establish and maintain a safe environment for all students crossing the street.
• Perform any other duties designated by the supervisor or building administrator.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance as required.

Skills

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Student interaction

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Outdoor work

Willingness to train

Job description

Posting Dates:August 28, 2026 - until filled

Reports To:Gary Torno, Director of Operations

Starting Date:As soon as hiring process is complete

Starting Wage:$18.00 per hour

Description:

Crossing guards assist students with safely crossing busy roads during before and after school times, approximately 7:00 - 9:00 am and 2:30 - 4:00 pm daily.

Qualifications:

• Must have a positive attitude
• Must be self-motivated
• Must have good interpersonal skills
• Must enjoy working with students
• Student safety high priority
• Availability for beginning and ending of school day times
• Must enjoy working outdoors
• Willingness to train for position

Essential Job Functions:

• Wear all provided personal protective equipment and uniform
• Operate handheld and/or roadway signs
• Establish and maintain a safe environment for all students
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities designated by the supervisor or building administrator
• Regular and consistent attendance is required

ADA Requirements:The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to reach with arms and hands, stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 45-80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate but distractions can be frequent due to building traffic.

Mental Functions:Must maintain constant vigil and cognitive awareness of student activity and environmental hazards in a high-stimulus setting. Ability to maintain professional composure and exercise sound judgment during stressful or emergency situations, including student outbursts or mechanical failures.

Allendale Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively, Protected Classes) in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.