Crossing Guard

Young World Physical Education; Spencer (MA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District is seeking a Crossing Guard to assist morning and afternoon crossings at local schools. The position requires vigilance, clear communication with students and families, and adherence to safety procedures.

Hours are one hour per day while school is in session; CORI, SORI, and fingerprinting are required. High School/Trade School degree preferred; citizenship or work authorization required. Contact Katherine Spence for details.

Qualifications

• Ability to convey information effectively and clearly.
• Strong problem-solving with sensitivity toward children.
• Knowledge of public safety policies; training available.
• Willingness to undergo CORI, SORI, and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Greet students and families at crosswalk.
• Stop traffic and assist students crossing.
• Provide safe access to and from school.
• Escort pedestrians and coordinate with bus drivers.
• Monitor traffic flow for safe gaps.
• Build good relationships with students, staff, parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy & clarity

Public safety policies

Rules for child safety

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Crossing Guard

Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District David Prouty High School - Spencer, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps East Brookfield Elementary School - East Brookfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Knox Trail Middle School - Spencer, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps Wire Village School - Spencer, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5848924
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Crossing Guard needed before and after school hours - Work schedule = One (1) hour per day

Qualifications of a School Crossing Guard

• You must have the ability to convey information effectively
• Possess problem-solving skills incorporating sensitivity along with speech clarity and perceptiveness
• Be able to follow general rules when caring for children
• Have knowledge of public safety and security policies and procedures (training available)

Responsibilities of a School Crossing Guard

• Greet students and families as they arrive at the crosswalk
• Stop traffic and assist students with crossing the street
• Provide school children with safe and protected access to and from their school
• Escorting or directing children/pedestrians across streets and stopping traffic as necessary
• Monitor traffic flow to identify safe gaps through which students/pedestrians may cross streets
• Follow basic principles of student safety at all times
• Establish good relationships with the students, school staff, and parents
• Work in conjunction with school bus drivers to ensure children who must cross streets to board a bus or cross after leaving the school are safe

Job Requirements

• School Crossing Guards are employed on a part-time, seasonal basis and only work when school is in session
• Timeliness is expected
• One hour per day every day school is in session.
• Satisfactory CORi, SORi, and Fingerprinting are required.
• The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District's Policy of non-discrimination will extend to students, staff, the general public, and individuals with whom it does business; and will apply to race, color, national background, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, economic status, political party, age, handicap, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness and other human differences.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Katherine Spence , Confidential Admin Asst to Finance &Operations
• 306 Main Street
• Spencer, Massachusetts 01562
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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