Hourly Crossing Guard - Jefferson

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools seeks a school crossing guard to help students cross streets safely near elementary schools. The role involves monitoring traffic, signaling with a flag, and ensuring student safety before and after school shifts with up to two hours daily.

The position requires ability to work with staff, understand crosswalk policies, and maintain calm, respectful interactions with students in a diverse setting. Training is desirable; pay is $17.35 per hour.

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 establish and maintain effective relationships in a diverse setting.

Responsibilities

• Stops oncoming traffic using a flag to allow students to cross safely.
• Monitors students’ activities and behavior near crosswalks and stays alert for unsafe situations.
• Reports inappropriate student behavior and vehicles that fail to stop when signaled.

Skills

Crosswalk safety

Cooperative work

Fairness with students

Diversity awareness

Education

District crossing guard training

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: September 9, 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.