Crossing Guard, Part Time

Troy Community Consolidated School District 30C; Shorewood (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Troy Community Consolidated School District 30C is seeking a crossing guard to supervise designated school crossings during arrival and dismissal times. The role requires directing children at intersections and communicating safety information using a two-way radio.

Applicants must be at least 21, have a high school diploma or GED, and successfully complete mandatory annual training, as well as background and medical clearances.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and being over 21 years old.
• Completion of annual training program is mandatory.
• Background clearance including fingerprint check and FBI must be obtained.
• Pre-employment medical exam including tuberculosis clearance.

Responsibilities

• Guard assigned street crossings during school start and end times.
• Direct children at intersections to ensure safe crossing and communicate information via radio.

Skills

Verbal communication

Email communication

Audience management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Two-way radio

Finger dexterity

Job description

Primary Function (Job Goal)

Guards assigned street crossings during hours when children are going to or coming from school. Directs actions of children at street intersections to ensure safe crossing.

Reports To (Accountability)

• Building Administrator
• Director of Transportation Services

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Over the age of 21 years
• Completion of annual training program
• Pre‑employment medical examination, including tuberculosis clearance
• Pass a Regional Office of Education Fingerprint/Background Clearance including Federal Bureau of Investigation

Physical Requirements

Utilize resources from other work units when required to perform the job's functions. Must communicate verbally and through email with district schools when providing information. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 50% walking, and 45% standing, and requires significant finger dexterity to operate a two‑way radio, appropriate hearing to understand radio communication, and appropriate vocalization to be understood over the two‑way radio.

Terms of Employment

• Completion of mandated training through Global Compliance Network within first 45 days of employment without financial compensation
• FLSA non‑exempt status
• At‑will employee status

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Educational Support Personnel.