Crossing Guard (Jenkins MS) Colorado Springs School District 11

Jenkins Middle School; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Jenkins Middle School in Colorado Springs is seeking a Crossing Guard to help students safely cross streets before and after school. This part-time, non-exempt position requires vigilance and clear communication, with the ability to work outdoors in all weather. The Crossing Guard reports to the Principal and uses standard safety equipment to manage crosswalks.

The role emphasizes student safety, district policy adherence, and collaboration with school staff and local police as necessary.

Qualifications

• Be able to communicate clearly with students, parents and staff.
• Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Minimum age of 18 and high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Directs students and traffic at crosswalks to ensure safe crossing.
• Reports safety incidents to the Principal and Police Department as needed.
• Operates stop sign, vest, whistle and other equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Crossing Guard (Jenkins MS) Colorado Springs School District 11

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Job Details

Job ID: 5517072

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 20, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Profile

Position: Temp Worker

Department/School: Jenkins Middle 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 going 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 report 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 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

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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

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Anthony Jackowski , Principal
• Jenkins Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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