Crossing Guard - 26/27 SY

Sunnyside Unified School District; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunnyside Unified School District seeks a part-time School Crossing Guard to assist students in safely crossing streets to and from school. Under close supervision, you will direct pedestrians and traffic at designated crossings and ensure safety for students and motorists.

The role requires knowledge of traffic regulations and the ability to follow instructions. You will report incidents and maintain crossing areas near the school.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Fluency in English and Spanish may be required by the District.

Responsibilities

• Direct students in accordance with traffic signals and escort safely.
• Place and remove crossing signs at designated locations.
• Monitor student behavior and report safety concerns.
• Report misbehavior and traffic violations as required.

Skills

Traffic safety

Directing pedestrians

Following instructions

Safety awareness

Communication

Reporting incidents

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Tools

Traffic control devices

Job description

DEFINITION:

Under close supervision, assists students with crossing streets safely to and from school for Sunnyside Unified School District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledges, skills and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class).

TASKS:

• Directs students in accordance with traffic signals; directs oncoming traffic in order to safely escort students; places and removes school crossing signs at designated locations to notify motorists of school crossing; monitors student behavior and environment to maintain safety.
• Reports any misbehavior of students; reports traffic violations over speed limit; adheres to regulations and guidelines governing school crossings; performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations pertaining to school and pedestrian crossings.
• Knowledge of traffic control devices.
• Skill in assuring safety for students and motorists.
• Skill in directing traffic and pedestrians.
• Skill in following oral and written instructions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work is performed in an outdoor environment. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and may require lifting up to 25 pounds. May be exposed to traffic hazards extreme weather conditions and infectious diseases.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Additional certifications may also be required as specified by the District.
• Depending on the needs of the District, some incumbents in this class must be able to demonstrate fluency in both Spanish and English as a condition of employment.

Salary Grade: A

Hourly Pay: $16.50

Hours per Day: 3

Days: 195

Start Date: 2026/2027 School Year