Crossing Guard - Cleveland (2 openings)

Cedar Rapids Community School District; United States; On-site; USD 15,797 - 22,499; Part time

Job summary

Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Crossing Guard for Cleveland Elementary School to ensure the safety of students during crossing at designated intersections. The role requires wearing a City-provided safety vest and carrying a STOP sign during each shift.

Candidates should be willing to work in varied weather and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to supervise students while maintaining positive relationships. Employment date to be arranged.

Qualifications

• Must complete the required training course and pass the quiz before beginning employment.
• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Enjoy working with young people.
• Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining a positive relationship with them.

Responsibilities

• Assure the safety of children crossing street intersections at designated crossing areas.
• Wear the City provided safety vest and carry the provided STOP sign during all shifts.
• Perform duties for not to exceed 48 minutes before and after school (0.8).

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to assume responsibility

Teamwork

Independence

Weather adaptability

Supervising students

Positive student relations

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

• Position Type: Campus Safety / Security - Crossing Guard
• Date Posted: 7/21/2026
• Location: Cleveland Elementary School

Essential Duties

• Assure the safety of children crossing street intersections at designated crossing areas.
• Wear the City provided safety vest and carry the provided STOP sign during all shifts.
• Perform duties for not to exceed 48 minutes before and after school (0.8).

Qualifications

• Must complete the required training course and pass the quiz before beginning employment.
• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Enjoy working with young people.
• Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining a positive relationship with them.

Classification & Employment Date

Classification: Crossing Guard Employee Group

Employment Date: To be arranged.

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.

The employee frequently stands, walks, uses hands and fingers to handle a portable stop sign, talks and hears. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items and often bends or twists at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

Working Environment

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

The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud, including vehicle traffic and residential equipment noise levels. The employee works during varied weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold, and may be required to perform duties standing or walking on surfaces covered with ice and/or snow.

Equal Opportunity

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

ADA Compliance

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

Required Education Level

GED or High School Diploma.

Compensation

• Hourly Salary: $13.90 per hour
• Benefits: Prorated personal illness leave only