Hourly School Crossing Guard - NE Tacoma

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools in Tacoma, WA is seeking a crossing guard to monitor elementary students at crosswalks and help them cross streets safely. Start date is as soon as possible and the position involves a pay rate of $17.35/hour with 1 hour after school per day.

Responsibilities include stopping traffic with a flag to permit crossing, watching student behavior for safety, and reporting any unsafe driving or violations. Training and adherence to district procedures are required.

Qualifications

• Completion of district training for school crossing guards is highly desirable.
• Ability to supervise elementary students at crosswalks.
• Commitment to safety and following district policies.

Responsibilities

• Stops traffic using a flag to allow students to cross safely.
• Monitors students' behavior near the crosswalk.
• Reports unsafe driving or violations to authorities.

Education

School crossing guard training

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools

Expected Start Date:As soon as possible

Pay Rate:$17.35/hour

Additional Information: 1 hour after school per day.

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.