Crossing Guard - Part Time - Mendoza Elementary

Mesa-Public-Schools---A; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Mesa Public Schools Mendoza Elementary in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a part-time Crossing Guard to supervise school children crossing designated areas before and after the day’s start and end. Have a high school diploma or equivalent and knowledge of traffic safety rules; you will wear an orange vest and carry a crossing sign while communicating policies to students, parents and staff.

This 6.25-hour weekly role follows an A11 calendar (9.25 months) with annual performance pay and a base hourly

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of traffic safety rules and school policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the safe crossing of school children in designated crossing areas
• Assist students, parents, and staff to provide safe access to and from school
• Communicate policies and enforcement procedures to students, parents, staff and visitors
• Report observations and incidents to appropriate school personnel
• Respond to emergency situations to address safety concerns
• Wear orange safety vest and carry MPS issued sign to guide students, parents, staff, etc.
• Place and remove school crossing and traffic control signs to notify motorists of school pedestrian crossing
• Maintain regular on-time attendance and assist with other duties as assigned

Skills

MPS Portrait of a Graduate

Commitment to MPS Promise

Work with students staff parents

Effective communication

Crosswalk instruction

Lift and move crossing signs

Crosswalk safety enforcement

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

Crossing Guard - Part Time - Mendoza Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5981917
Application Deadline: Nov 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
• East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.

Employment Type: Part-time (6.25 hours per week)

Base Hourly: $16.56

Class/Calendar: A11, 9.25 months

Benefits: None

Performance Pay: Available annually

New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to aten-year maximum

New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position

Job Summary: To provide for the safety and welfare of students in designated school crossing areas while in transit to and/or from school; and to communicate observations and/or incidents that may impact the general well-being of students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise the safe crossing of school children in designated crossing areas
• Assist students, parents, and staff, etc. to provide safe access to and from school
• Communicate to students, parents, staff and visitors to ensure their understanding of school policies and enforcement procedures
• Report observation and/or incidents relating to students to appropriate school personnel
• Respond to emergency situations to address immediate safety concerns
• Wear orange safety vest and carry MPS issued, red hand-held sign to guide students, parents, staff, etc. through crossing area
• Place and remove school crossing and traffic control signs to notify motorists of school pedestrian crossing
• Regular on time attendance required
• Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools

Required Qualifications:

• High School education or equivalent required
• Knowledge of traffic safety rules and school policies and procedures

Skills & Competencies:

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Ability to work well with students, staff and parents
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with students, parents and staff
• Ability to instruct students, parents, staff, etc. in proper and safe crosswalk practices
• Ability to lift and/or move speed zone and crossing signs for proper placement
• Ability to adhere to and enforce safe crosswalk practices

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Occasional exposure to extreme cold, heat, wet and/or humid conditions
• Occasional exposure to noises and vibrations
• Occasional exposure to fumes, mist, odors, gases, dust
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pulling, running, and/or throwing
• Must be able to push/pull up to 10lbs and lift/carry up to 10lbs
• May be required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and/or crawl
• Frequently required to use upper extremities for reaching, handling, fingering and/or feeling
• Must be able to speak in conversations or other talking; hear conversations and other sounds; and have close, distance, color and peripheral vision and depth perception
• Position requires continuous standing and/or walking

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.56 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required