Crossing Guard - Infinity Middle School

Cherry Creek School District; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is seeking a school crossing guard to supervise pedestrians and direct traffic near campuses, ensuring student and staff safety during arrival and dismissal periods. The role emphasizes reliable, clear communication and constant vigilance in a dynamic school setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be in good physical condition, and capable of using a STOP paddle to convey instructions safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet Colorado Department of Transportation minimum qualifications.
• Ability to control a STOP paddle effectively to provide a clear STOP message.
• Good physical condition, including sight and hearing.
• Ability to communicate instructions clearly and courteously.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.
• Intermediate knowledge of proper bicycle/pedestrian practices.
• Wear light-colored slacks, light-colored shirts, and a safety vest.

Responsibilities

• Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary. Stay within the crosswalk.
• Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps for crossing.
• Communicate traffic and crossing rules to students and adults.
• Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
• Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards using signs, flags, or hand signals.
• Report incidents involving students to the building principal.
• Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding signals and report infractions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Good physical condition

Communication

STOP paddle control

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

Our employee benefits package includes medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, long-term disability, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance. Visit our website for full details.

Flsa

Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule

Hourly

Pay Grade

Hourly

Supervisor

School Principal or designee

Summary

Guide or control vehicular or pedestrian traffic at such places as streets and schools.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary. Stay within the crosswalk and never crosses diagonally in order to ensure liability protection. [Daily, 40%]
• Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross streets. [Daily, 15%]
• Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults. [Daily, 15%]
• Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points. [Daily, 5%]
• Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals. [Daily, 5%]
• Report incidents involving students to the building principal. [Daily, 5%]
• Record license numbers of vehicles disregarding traffic signals, and report infractions to appropriate supervisor. [Daily, 5%]
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%]

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Wear appropriate clothing such as light colored slacks, light colored shirts, and a safety vest.
• Must meet all Colorado Department of Transportation minimum qualifications:
  • Average intelligence;
  • Good physical condition, including sight, hearing, and ability to move and maneuver quickly in order to avoid danger from errant drivers;
  • Ability to control a STOP paddle effectively to provides approaching road users with a clear, fully direct view of the paddle’s STOP message during the entire crossing movement;
  • Ability to communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly, and courteously;
  • Ability to recognize potentially dangerous traffic situations and warn and manage students in sufficient time to avoid injury;
  • Mental alertness;
  • Neat appearance;
  • Dependability; and
  • An overall sense of responsibility for the safety of students.
• Intermediate knowledge of proper bicycle/pedestrian practices.
• Ability to adhere to the following Colorado Department of Transportation requirements: While on duty, a guard shall not eat, smoke, use other tobacco products, or consume beverages. While in uniform, a guard shall not patronize liquor establishments. A guard shall not use a radio (other than a two-way radio for official communication), headphones or portable audio players, nor read books, magazines, newspapers, or other materials while on duty. Any mobile communication device may be used only in an emergency and never while crossing children.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire.

Required Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations

All certifications, licenses, and registrations must be valid and unexpired.

• Colorado state identification card.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.

Physical And Mental Demands/Work Environment

• Extended periods of standing and walking.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and motioning with hands and arms.
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing.
• Repetitive motions.
• Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.
• Visual concentration, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Eye/hand coordination.
• Speaking and hearing.
• Ability to blow a whistle.
• Ability to step up and down curbs.
• Ability to hold a handheld stop paddle sign above head.
• Always exposed to outdoor weather conditions.
• Usually a noise environment.