Hourly Crossing Guard - Mann

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Rockville (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools monitors elementary crosswalks to help students cross the street safely and follows district procedures for traffic safety around the school entrances.

The role requires alertness in outdoor conditions, cooperation with school staff, and the ability to communicate clearly with students. Hours may be determined by the building administrator and can include time before or after school.

Qualifications

• Completion of district training for school crossing guards is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of building policies and procedures related to crosswalk safety.
• Ability to work cooperatively with building staff.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitors students’ activities and behavior while approaching crosswalk and remains alert for potentially unsafe situations to prevent accidents and/or injuries.
• Reports inappropriate student behavior and vehicles that fail to stop when signaled.

Skills

Crossing guard duties

Safety awareness

Communication with students

Education

District training (desirable)

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date: As Soon as Possible

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.