Crossing Guard (King ES) Colorado Springs School District 11

King Elementary School

Colorado Springs (CO)

On-site

USD 17,388 - 24,765

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local school district is seeking a responsible Crossing Guard to assist students crossing streets at King Elementary School in Colorado Springs. This part-time role involves directing traffic, ensuring student safety, and communicating effectively with school personnel and the police department. Suitable candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma. The position offers a pay rate of $15.30 per hour, with outdoor work in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

Minimum age of 18 years required.
Must be able to work independently and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

Directs students and traffic at assigned crosswalks.
Reports to Principal any student behavior issues.
Maintains communication with Police regarding incidents.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Cooperation

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Stop sign

Whistle

Safety signs

Hand-held safety light

Job description

Crossing Guard (King ES) Colorado Springs School District 11

Colorado Springs School District 11 (co) King Elementary School - Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Job Details

Job ID: 5516725

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 29, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Profile

Position: Temp Worker

Department/School: King Elementary 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

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

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