Crossing Guard-Wood

Wood Elementary; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Wood Elementary in Tempe, Arizona, is seeking a Crossing Guard to assist children crossing streets and to help maintain traffic safety around school zones. The role is part-time with an 181-day work year as noted in district postings.

Starting date is immediate, and a High School Diploma or GED is preferred along with an Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. No prior experience is required, and duties include signaling and monitoring crosswalk safety.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED preferred
• State of Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
• No previous experience required

Responsibilities

• Assist children crossing streets.
• Move 15-mph zone and school crossing signs into and out of the street.
• Utilize proper hand signs as required.
• Adhere to regulations and guidelines governing school crossings.
• Ensure safety of pedestrians using assigned cross walks.
• Report problems with students or traffic.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public interaction

Oral communication

Traffic regulations knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Arizona Fingerprint clearance Card

Job description

Crossing Guard-Wood

Tempe School District No.3 Wood Elementary - Tempe, Arizona

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Job Details

Job ID: 5985266
Application Deadline: Jan 06, 2027 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Nov 06, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Crossing Guard

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provide assistance to children crossing the street. Maintain children’s safety in traffic.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED preferred


• State of Arizona Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card


• No previous experience required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this class.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist children crossing streets.


• Move 15-mph zone and school crossing signs into and out of the street.


• Utilize proper hand signs as required.


• Adhere to regulations and guidelines governing school crossings.


• Ensure safety of pedestrians using assigned cross walks.


• Report problems with students or traffic.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Knowledge of traffic regulations pertaining to school and pedestrian crossings


• Knowledge of traffic control devices


• Skill in interacting with the public, especially children


• Ability to communicate orally

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to traffic hazards

Potential physical harm

Exposure to outdoor elements

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

May be required to move signs weighing up to 25 lbs. into and out of the street.

Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.

WORK YEAR: 181 Days

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: Elementary School

REPORTS TO: Principal

EVALUATION: Classified Personnel Evaluation

SUPERVISES: N/A

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $14.70 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Human Resources


• 3205 S Rural Road


• Tempe, Arizona 85282


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]