Crossing Guard (Bristol ES) Colorado Springs School District 11

Bristol Elementary School

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 21,077

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local educational institution in Colorado Springs is seeking a Crossing Guard to ensure the safety of students while crossing streets. The role involves directing traffic, monitoring student behavior, and reporting any incidents. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and hold a high school diploma. This is a part-time position with a salary of $15.30 per hour, requiring outdoor work in various weather conditions. Interested individuals should apply promptly as hiring is ongoing.

Qualifications

Minimum age of 18 required.
Ability to handle various weather conditions.
Experience in a safety or supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct students and traffic for safe crossing.
Monitor student behavior and report issues to the Principal.
Maintain communications with local authorities.
Use equipment to ensure safety.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Ability to work cooperatively

Firmness and tact with the public

Positive interaction with community

Alertness and concentration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stop sign

Whistle

Safety cones

Hand-held safety light

Job description

Crossing Guard (Bristol ES) Colorado Springs School District 11

Bristol Elementary School - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Details

Job ID: 5516736

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 29, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Profile

Position: Temp Worker

Department/School: Bristol Elementary School

Reports To: Principal

Schedule: TBD

Status: Temp / Hourly

FLSA: Non‑Exempt

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION

This is an important part‑time position involving the responsibility for assisting students crossing streets to and from school at an assigned post. The Crossing Guard must exercise considerable vigilance in directing traffic and watching that the students cross streets properly. The work is performed independently with only occasional direction from a superior.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reports promptly each day to the designated work location with the proper equipment (stop sign, vest, whistle, etc.), or to the school office if directed by the principal
Directs the action of students and traffic at assigned crosswalks in order to ensure safe crossing
Monitors student behavior and reports to the Principal as required
Maintains communications with the Principal and the Colorado Springs Police Department regarding incidents that occur at the assigned location
Escorts students, parents and the general public across the street by waiting for a break in traffic, holding up the stop sign, walking into the middle of the road and stopping traffic until everyone is safely across
May place caution signs or cones at designated points before going on duty and remove signs and cones at end of shift
Maintains safety procedures at the designated street corner
Records license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and crossing guards stop sign by completing a complaint form and turning it in to the police department
Uses the following equipment: stop sign, whistle, safety signs or cones, hand‑held safety light
Understands and follows the District’s policies and procedures regarding supervision, discipline and other relevant matters
Required to work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, noise, fog, and snow, etc.)

OTHER DUTIES

Performs related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Ability to verbally communicate effectively
Ability to work cooperatively with others
Ability to deal with the public using firmness and tact
Ability to interact positively with students, parents, personnel and the general public
Ability to successfully work with and serve a diverse local community
Ability to identify and resolve safety and disciplinary issues
Ability to maintain alertness and concentration
Ability to be alert to surroundings

QUALIFICATIONS

Be a minimum of 18 years of age
High School diploma or equivalent required

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Reports to Principal or Supervisor

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, noise, fog, and snow, etc.). Contends with speeding vehicles and motorists who are not always alert.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is mostly walking and standing with periods of sitting. Typical positions require workers to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, ladders or scaffolding; bend and crouch; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; demonstrate an athletic activity or physical exercise; feel the shape, size and temperature of objects; and physically restrain students. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $15.30 Per Hour

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