Crossing Guard - Johnson (2 openings)

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Crossing Guard to help ensure the safety of students at designated crossing points. You will wear a safety vest and use a STOP sign during shifts, supervising students and maintaining positive relations while keeping order during school arrivals and dismissals.

The role requires the ability to work in varied weather, stand for periods, and communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• Must complete required training course and pass quiz before beginning employment.
• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must be willing 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.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assure the safety of children crossing street intersections at designated crossing areas.
• Crossing Guard wears safety vest and carry STOP sign during all shifts.
• Supervise students while maintaining a positive relationship with them.
• Perform duties during school commute times.

Skills

Training course

Teamwork

Communication

Independence

Reliability

Student supervision

Punctual attendance

Education

GED

High School diploma

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assure the safety of children crossing street intersections at designated crossing areas.
• Must wear City provided safety vest and carry provided STOP sign during all shifts.

CLASSIFICATION

Crossing Guard Employee Group

Not to exceed 48 minutes before and after school (0.8)

EMPLOYMENT DATE

To be arranged.

Qualification: PREPARATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

• Must complete required training course and pass quiz before beginning employment.
• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must be willing 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.
• Regular attendance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle a portable stop sign; talk and hear. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more that the average person while performing the duties of this job.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters 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. This would include vehicle traffic and residential equipment noise levels. The employee will work during varied weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. The employee may be required to perform their duties standing or walking on surfaces that are covered with ice and/or snow.

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.

Required Education Level

GED

High School diploma

Salary: Hourly Benefit: Prorated personal illness leave only

Salary Range: $ 13.90 per hour