Crossing Guard - Desert Thunder 26/27SY

Avondale Elementary School District; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Avondale Elementary School District at Desert Thunder School is seeking a Crossing Guard to help ensure the safety of students at crosswalks and intersections. The role emphasizes guiding children, signaling traffic, and alerting drivers to pedestrians.

The position is part-time, hourly, with a 10-month calendar and a 15-hour weekly schedule. Applicants must hold an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card and demonstrate clear communication and reliable judgment in busy environments.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card
• Must have great communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be able to escort students safely across thoroughfares
• Must be able to work a split shift

Responsibilities

• Assists children through intersections and thoroughfares at established crosswalks
• Instructs children in appropriate signals and directs them in accordance with traffic signals
• Alerts motorists to the presence of children by displaying appropriate signs
• Places and removes school zone signs
• Reports motorists who violate school zone traffic laws to appropriate supervisor
• Must use good judgment when making decisions that impact the safety and care for students and adults
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Fingerprint clearance

Communication skills

Student safety awareness

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Avondale Elementary School District

• Position Type: CLASSIFIED HOURLY (NON-EXEMPT)/ CROSSING GUARD
• Date Posted: 11/2/2026
• Location: Desert Thunder School

Crossing Guard

I. General Description:

This position is responsible for the safety and assistance of children in crossing thoroughfares.

II. Qualifications:

1. Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card
2. Must possess a valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance card
3. Must have great communication skills, both verbal and written
4. Must be able to escort students safely across thoroughfares
5. Must be able to work a split shift

III. Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assists children through intersections and thoroughfares at established crosswalks
2. Instructs children in appropriate signals and directs them in accordance with traffic signals
3. Alerts motorists to the presence of children by displaying appropriate signs
4. Places and removes school zone signs
5. Reports motorists who violate school zone traffic laws to appropriate supervisor
6. Must use good judgment when making decisions that impact the safety and care for students and adults
7. Performs other related duties as assigned

Reports To: School Administration

Calendar: 10 Months; 15hrs/week

Note: **Compensation will be based on 93% of regular rate of pay without High School Diploma

Postings current as of 11/5/2026 7:31:31 AM CST.

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