Crossing Guard Paraprofessional at Valley Crossing Elementary School

South Washington County Schools; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

South Washington County Schools is seeking a Crossing Guard Paraprofessional for Valley Crossing Elementary School. This role involves ensuring student safety while crossing and assisting with school safety patrols during designated hours. The position offers a base pay of $21.50 per hour, with potential for additional income upon achieving 'Highly Qualified' status. Comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to work aligned with the school calendar are available.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proven teamwork, confidentiality and communication skills.
• Ability to perform routine computer functions.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises the safe crossing of students.
• Assist in the appointment of student school safety patrols.
• Monitor and document behavior of student safety patrols.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Crossing Guard Paraprofessional at Valley Crossing Elementary School JobID: 17716

• Date Posted:
  6/5/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Valley Crossing Elementary School
  
  
• Date Available:
  08/26/2025
  
  

Position Crossing Guard Paraprofessional

Location Valley Crossing Elementary School

Hours per Day
Start and End Times 1 hour per day
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Starting Base Pay $21.50 per hour

Anticipated Start Date August 26, 2025

Available for Application June 5, 2025 - June 10, 2025 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 Crossing Guard Paraprofessional Location Valley Crossing Elementary School Hours per Day
Start and End Times 1 hour per day
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Starting Base Pay $21.50 per hour Anticipated Start Date August 26, 2025 Available for Application June 5, 2025 - June 10, 2025 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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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