Crossing Guard (North MS) - Colorado Springs School District 11

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

Job summary

North Middle School is seeking a Crossing Guard to assist students crossing streets at an assigned post. This is a part-time, outdoor role requiring vigilance, the ability to work independently, and strong communication with school staff and the police department.

The position involves directing pedestrian and vehicle traffic, using stop signs, and ensuring student safety in all weather conditions. Prioritize safety and student welfare at all times.

Qualifications

• Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Directs the action of students and traffic at crosswalks to ensure safe crossing.
• Monitors student behavior and reports to the Principal as required.
• Communicates with the Principal and local police regarding incidents.
• Escort students and the public across streets when safe to do so.
• Place and remove caution signs or cones as needed.
• Maintain safety procedures at the street corner.
• Record vehicle license numbers when traffic signals are disregarded.

Skills

Verbal communication

Cooperation

Public interaction

Safety awareness

Alertness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Crossing Guard (North MS) - Colorado Springs School District 11

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918220
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Temp Worker

Department/School: North Middle School

Reports To: Principal

Schedule: TBD

Status: Temp / Hourly

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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 to $15.30 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Colorado Springs School District 11 , Talent Management (HR)
• Talent Management (HR)
• Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]