Hourly Crossing Guard - Crescent Heights Elementary

Tacoma Public Schools; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a part-time crossing guard to help elementary students cross streets safely near school entrances. The position starts in October 2026 with a pay rate of $17.35 per hour, up to 2 hours per day, as determined by the building administrator.

The role requires vigilant supervision of crosswalk activity, clear communication with students and staff, and adherence to district policies on safety. Training for school crossing guards is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Completion of district training for school crossing guards is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of crosswalk safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to work cooperatively with building staff.
• Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with students.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships in a multicultural, diverse setting.

Responsibilities

• Stops oncoming traffic using a flag to permit student to cross safely and notes gaps to minimize disruption.
• Monitors students' activities and behavior near the crosswalk and stays alert for unsafe situations.
• Reports inappropriate student behavior and vehicles that fail to stop when signaled.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety policies

Cooperation

Fairness

Interpersonal skills

Education

Crossing guard training

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: October 2026

Pay Rate:$17.35/hour

Additional Information:Hours per day and work schedule to be determined by the building administrator. Maximum 2 hours per day. May be split between 1 hour before school and 1 hour after school.

This position monitors the activities of elementary students at crosswalks and assists students in crossing the street safely.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Stops oncoming traffic using a flag to permit student to cross the street safely; monitors traffic flow and notes gaps in traffic to stop oncoming vehicles causing minimal disruption of flow.


• 2. Monitors students' activities and behavior while approaching crosswalk and remains alert for potentially unsafe situations to prevent accidents and/or injuries.


• 3. Reports inappropriate student behavior and vehicles that fail to stop when signaled.

OTHER JOB DUTIES

• 1. Performs related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Completion of district training for school crossing guards is highly desirable.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of building policies and procedures related to crosswalk safety.


• Ability to work cooperatively with building staff.


• Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with students.


• Ability to establish and maintain effective work and student relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.

Required Licenses/Special Requirements

None

Working Conditions

Works with students in indoor and outdoor settings; physical ability to assist children; may be exposed to infectious diseases and inclement weather.