Hourly Crossing Guard - Mann

Tacoma Public Schools; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a school crossing guard to monitor crosswalks near an elementary setting and assist students in crossing the street safely. The role requires alertness, teamwork with school staff, and adherence to district safety policies.

This position offers a flexible part-time schedule with up to two hours per day, determined by the building administrator; hours may be split before and after school.

Qualifications

• Completion of district training for school crossing guards is highly desirable.
• Ability to monitor pedestrian safety near crosswalks.
• Ability to cooperate with staff and students in a diverse setting.

Responsibilities

• Stops oncoming traffic using a flag to assist students crossing safely.
• Monitors student behavior near crosswalk to prevent incidents.
• Reports unsafe vehicle behavior and violations.

Skills

Crosswalk safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Student supervision

Education

District crossing guard training

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.