Crossing Guard 2025-2026

Owasso Public Schools; Owasso (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Crossing Guard to ensure the safety of students at street crossings near schools. This vital role involves directing traffic, communicating safety rules, and escorting students across busy intersections. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while demonstrating initiative. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on student safety in the community. If you are passionate about helping others and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age and able to work independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate safe crossing of students at streets and intersections.
• Direct or escort students across streets and communicate rules.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Independence

Teamwork

Record Keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Traffic signs

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff - Transportation/ Crossing Guard
  
  
• Date Posted:
  4/18/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Bus Driver/Crossing Guard
  
  
• Date Available:
  08/13/2025
  
  

JOB TITLE: Crossing Guard
DEPARTMENT: Transportation
REPORTS TO: Transportation Director
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CONTRACT STATUS: Hourly

SUMMARY: The primary duty of the Crossing Guard is to facilitate the safe crossing of students at streets and intersections near schools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: These statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

• Direct or escort students across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
• Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
• Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, and hand signals.
• Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be 21 years of age.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Computer literate; excellent written and oral communication ability. Ability to follow all district policies and procedures. Ability to work independently, displaying initiative and enthusiasm for the tasks being done. Demonstrating strong communication skills, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, team members, and administrators. Ability to work without supervision and work as a team player. Ability to document records accurately. Ability to listen effectively.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret English language. Ability to give instructions in a professional manner.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: None

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and REGISTRATIONS: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions.

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods.
• Must be able to carry and hold a sign weighing approximately one pound for long periods.

Must have an annual physical.

• No less than 20/50 vision in either eye, or less than 20/30 vision in both eyes.
• No sign or symptom of ill health.
• Hearing test.
• Drug screening.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This job is primarily outdoors. Must be able to tolerate all weather conditions.