Crossing Guard Paraprofessional at Cottage Grove Elementary School

South Washington County Schools; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 24,435 - 34,801; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

South Washington County Schools is seeking a Crossing Guard Paraprofessional to ensure a safe environment for students during morning and afternoon hours at Cottage Grove Elementary. The role involves supervising crossings, assisting safety patrols, and coordinating with school staff.

Applicants should have a high school diploma and demonstrate effective teamwork, communication, and positive behavior modeling. Starting pay is $21.50 per hour, with additional pay for achieving Highly Qualified status.

Qualifications

• Proven teamwork, confidentiality, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including email and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the safe crossing of students at designated crosswalks.
• Attend all adult crossing guard meetings as required.
• Monitor and document behavior of students and patrols.

Skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Communication

Positive Behavior Modeling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Crossing Guard Paraprofessional

Location Cottage Grove Elementary School

Hours per Day 1 hour per day - Tuesdays only

Start and End Times 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Starting Base Pay $21.50 per hour

Anticipated Start Date September 2, 2026

Available for Application June 5, 2026 – June 10, 2026 or until filled

Highly Qualified Information This position is eligible for an additional $.50 per hour once Highly Qualified status is achieved (2 or 4 year degree, OR 60 semester credits OR successful completion of the Para Pro which is offered by the district regularly).

Classification Supervisory

BENEFITS

SoWashCo Schools offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support our employees. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, and long‑term disability coverage. We also offer voluntary plans such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity protection, along with flexible spending accounts, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and retirement plans. These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting your health and well‑being. Visit our benefits page for more detailed information. Position follows school calendar with the option to work in other summer paraprofessional positions if interested.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide a safe traveling environment for all students walking to and from school.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Directly supervises the safe crossing of students at designated hazardous crosswalks.
• Assist the school principal in the appointment of student school safety patrols.
• Maintain an accurate list of the school safety patrols. Provide accurate list to the Transportation Student Safety/Crossing Guard Manager.
• Monitor, document, and offer corrective behavior measures to student school safety patrols and student pedestrians. Report student school safety patrols to the school principal if there are issues and behaviors that cannot be immediately remedied.
• Attend all adult crossing guard meetings as required.
• Perform fall and spring evaluations of student school safety patrols.
• Assist with organizing, coordinating and chaperoning events for student school safety patrols.
• Maintain and update all school safety patrol equipment.
• Meet quarterly with the school safety patrols.
• Understand and maintain boundaries and confidentiality with students, families, and staff.
• Maintain a high level of fairness, confidentiality, respect and equity for all students, staff and families.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, LICENSE, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Competencies as required by State of Minnesota, Federal government, and/or District 833.
• Proven teamwork, confidentiality, and communication skills.
• Models appropriate behavior, neat appearance, and proper grammar usage for all students. Helps provide a positive learning environment.
• Actively participate in district-sponsored training when offered.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions, including email, Internet navigation and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to pass Paraprofessional fitness for duty tests.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
• Communicates with students, parents, co-workers, supervisors, and the community in a positive and responsive way that is consistently welcoming and enhances effective work relationships.
• Demonstrates an appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions.

Desired

• Demonstrates knowledge of behavior characteristics of elementary students.

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