Crossing Guard

Woodland Park School District RE-2; Woodland Park (CO); On-site; USD 1,805,930 - 2,572,082; Part time

Job summary

Woodland Park School District RE-2 is seeking a part-time Crossing Guard to assist in ensuring the safety of students at crosswalks. The role is vital for directing traffic and helping children cross safely. Ideally, candidates should have a High School diploma and First Aid/CPR certifications.

This position is outdoors and requires good communication skills and a commitment to student safety. The work hours are approximately 2 hours per day, aligning with school hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• First Aid/CPR training is essential.
• Physical ability to perform job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Directs the action of children at assigned crosswalks.
• Ensures safe crossing of students.
• Reports consistently for work as scheduled.

Skills

Conflict management

Interpersonal communication

Independence

Student safety commitment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

First Aid/CPR

Job description

WOODLAND PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-2

Work Location: District

Title: Crossing Guard Department: Safety/Security

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Position Status: Under Part Time

Salary Range: $15.89/hour Days: 163 Hours: 2 hours/day

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, community members, and vendors/suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Summary/Objective

Under the general Supervision of the District Coordinator of Safety and Security, directs the action of children and traffic at assigned crosswalks in order to ensure safe crossing of students.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• First Aid/CPR
• Physical ability to perform job responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications: none

Essential Functions

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Directs action of children at an assigned crosswalk in order to ensure safe crossing
• Directs visitors to office
• Escorts children across the street and parking lots
• Issues verbal warnings, reports misconduct, and requests assistance from appropriate personnel as required
• Maintains communications with the building principal and/or Colorado Springs Police Department, El Paso County Sheriff's Office, or Air Force Security Police regarding incidents that occur at assigned locations that could potentially impact the safety of pedestrians
• Monitors student(s) behavior, ensuring their compliance to district/building rules, policies, and regulations
• Supervises parking lots and school grounds

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and/or Chief Operations Officer

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to effectively manage conflict
• Ability to greet and interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner
• Ability to provide a warm and caring attitude toward students
• Ability to work independently, without direct supervision
• Commitment to the safety of students as a primary responsibility
• Strong communication skills

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job and are not meant to be all inclusive . Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment may alternate among quiet, moderate, and loud.
• The incumbent is frequently required to interact in person and through communication methods with the students, public, and/or other staff.
• The incumbent is required to work scheduled school/work hours and/or days.
• The incumbent may be required to work extended school/work hours and/or days as directed.
• Work is performed outdoors.
• The incumbent may experience exposure to dirt, dust, temperature extremes, and noise.
• The incumbent may experience exposure to adverse climate and weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive. All physical demands, if listed, are considered essential functions

• Sits, stands, walks, stoops, kneels, and crouches/squats while performing duties
• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
• Uses eyes, hands, and finger coordination enabling the use of equipment and writing utensils
• Works with arms extended at shoulder height with a weight up to 5 lbs.
• Has oral and auditory capacity enabling interaction interpersonally and/or through communication devices
• Distinguishes depth and objects in a wide field of vision
• Conducts activities involving walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching/squatting, twisting, and reaching