Crossing Guard - West Willow - Before School

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Prorated illness leave

Job summary

The Crossing Guard - West Willow - Before School job at Cedar Rapids Community School District West Willow Elementary School in Cedar Rapids, IA, offers early-morning shifts to help ensure student safety as children cross busy intersections.

Responsibilities include wearing a safety vest, carrying a STOP sign, and supervising students with a positive approach while adapting to weather conditions. Training is required prior to starting, with an emphasis on reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must complete required training course and pass quiz before beginning employment.
• Willingness to assume responsibility.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Enjoy working with young people.
• Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining a positive relationship with them.
• Regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assure the safety of children crossing street intersections at designated crossing areas.
• Must wear City provided safety vest and carry provided STOP sign during all shifts.

Skills

Training completion

Teamwork

Weather resilience

Independent work

Communication skills

Student supervision

Regular attendance

Education

GED

High School diploma

Job description

Crossing Guard - West Willow - Before School

Cedar Rapids Community School District West Willow Elementary School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5865607

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 27, 2026 1:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

~~ ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assure the safety of children crossing street intersections at designated crossing areas.

Must wear City provided safety vest and carry provided STOP sign during all shifts.

CLASSIFICATION

Crossing Guard Employee Group

Not to exceed48 minutes beforeschool (0.8)

EMPLOYMENT DATE

To be arranged.

Qualification: PREPARATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS

Must complete required training course and pass quiz before beginning employment.

Willingness to assume responsibility.

Ability to work well with others.

Must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions.

Ability to work independently.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Enjoy working with young people.

Ability to effectively supervise students while maintaining a positive relationship with them.

Regular attendance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle a portable stop sign; talk and hear. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more that the average person while performing the duties of this job.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is moderately loud. This would include vehicle traffic and residential equipment noise levels.

The employee will work during varied weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. The employee may be required to perform their duties standing or walking on surfaces that are covered with ice and/or snow.

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Required Education Level: GED

High School diploma

Salary: Hourly Benefit: Prorated personal illness leave only

Salary Range: $ 13.90per hour

Position Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2500 Edgewood Road NW
• Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]