Crossing Guard - Substitute

Peoria Unified School District; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Peoria Unified School District is seeking a Crossing Guard substitute to escort children safely across city streets near Oakwood Elementary in Peoria, AZ. The role supports Student Services and requires on-site presence.

Responsibilities include directing traffic, monitoring student safety, and assisting with clerical duties as needed. The position runs for 9 months with on-site work and a focus on school-day operations.

Qualifications

• Completion of Video Safety Training Class for Crossing Guards or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education.

Responsibilities

• Places and removes school crossing signs at designated street locations to notify motorists of school pedestrian crossing.
• Monitors student behavior and the environment to maintain a safe path of travel for students.
• Directs on-coming traffic to safely escort children and their parents across the street.
• Operates a two-way radio to contact police regarding speeders or suspicious behavior.
• May assist with playground, classroom and cafeteria monitoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Crossing guard

Traffic control

Communication

Observation

Education

Video Safety Training

Tools

Two-way radio

Job description

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Openings as of 8/20/2026

Crossing Guard - Substitute JobID: 24703

• Position Type:
  School Support Staff/ Crossing Guard
  
• Date Posted:
  8/18/2026
  
• Location:
  Oakwood Elementary - Peoria, AZ
  
• Closing Date:
  09/18/2026
  

Position Title: Crossing Guard
Department: Student Services
Supervisor: On site administrator
Term of Employment: 9 months
Salary Classification: 5

Job Summary: Escorts children safely across city streets on their way to and from school. May provide a variety of clerical office and school activity support services to assist in the operation of the school.

Essential Functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES generally include the following:

• Places and removes school crossing signs at designated street locations to notify motorists of school pedestrian crossing.
• Monitors student behavior and the environment to maintain a safe path of travel for students.
• Directs on-coming traffic in order to safely escort school children and their parents/guardians across the street according to established police department guidelines.
• Operates a two-way radio to contact the police regarding speeders, suspicious behavior of pedestrians or drivers.
• May assist with playground, classroom and cafeteria monitoring.
• May perform a variety of clerical or receptionist office duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances and PUSD policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of Police Department guidelines applicable to crossing guard practices and procedures.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding and applying relevant Federal, state and PUSD rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skill in monitoring, escorting and assisting students crossing streets and other school activities.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers, vendors, students, parents, the general public and others having business with the school district.Skill in operating general office equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of Video Safety Training Class for Crossing Guards: OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to pass a background clearence check.
• May be required to lift and/or carry heavy, bulky supplies, equipment and materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods in extreme weather conditions.

Postings current as of 8/20/2026 9:00:40 PM CST.

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