Paraprofessional Crossing Guard

Camas School District; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

The Camas School District is seeking a crossing guard to ensure student safety during arrival and dismissal. You will assist students at crosswalks and sidewalks, supervise safety patrols, and maintain equipment, while staying alert to traffic conditions and potential hazards.

The role requires high school diploma or equivalent, basic MS Office skills, and first aid/CPR certification, with flexibility to handle related duties as needed to protect students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience working with children, preferably in an educational environment.
• Acquire and maintain first aid/CPR certification.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office.
• Willing to be flexible and perform related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of students as they arrive and leave school, assisting them at crosswalks and sidewalks.
• Supervise student safety patrols and monitor equipment.
• Be observant of traffic and report any problems.
• Maintain patrol equipment and records as needed.
• Stand for long periods and assist students as required.
• Perform first aid in emergencies when needed.
• Contribute to a safe school environment through collaboration.
• Other related duties as requested to ensure student safety.

Skills

Safety

Crosswalk

Communication

Observation

First aid

Education

High School Diploma

First aid/CPR certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Number

1004858

Purpose

This position is responsible for the safety of children as they arrive and are dismissed from school.

Essential Functions

• 1. Ensure the safety of students as they arrive and leave school, assisting them at crosswalks and sidewalks near the school.
• 2. Work with student safety patrols, supervising them as needed.
• 3. Maintain school patrol equipment.
• 4. Be observant of traffic, being able to identify vehicles as needed to report any problems.
• 5. Have knowledge of local traffic regulations.
• 6. Supervise students as needed.
• 7 . Perform first aid as needed in the event of an emergency.
• 8. Other related duties as requested to ensure the safety of students.

Successful performance of this position requires an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies

• 1. Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision. Gather and analyzes information and maintains confidentiality.
• 2. Interpersonal Skills: Remains open to ideas, exhibits a cooperative attitude.
• 3. Effective Communication: Articulate and appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
• 4. Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize and prioritize activities.
• 5. Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• 6. Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal effectively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• 7. Dependability: Regular reliable attendance, follows direction, and solicits feedback.

Professional Qualifications

• 1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2. Experience working with children, preferably in an educational environment.
• 3. Acquire and maintain first aid/CPR certification.
• 4. Basic computer skills to include use of MS Office software.
• 5. Must be willing to be flexible and do additional related jobs as assigned.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• 1. Stand for long periods of time.
• 2. Stoop, bend, walk, run
• 3. Work in noisy environments.
• 4. Physically assist students
• 5. Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• 6. Work outdoors in all types of weather.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Camas School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all district employment and educational programs. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/ RCW 28A.640 & ADA compliance officer and Section 504 coordinator.

Benefits

• School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB) Eligibility determination: All eligibility determinations are based on rules in Chapters 182-30 and 182-31 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). If the position is anticipated to work a minimum of 630 hours in a school year, then that position would be deemed benefit eligible. SEBB benefits include medical, vision, dental, long-term disability and life insurance. Supplemental coverages are also available.
• Retirement Eligibility determination: A certificated position participates in the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) which requires at least 5 months of 70 or more hours of compensated employment during a school year to be eligible for Washington State Retirement. A classified position participates in the School Employee Retirement System (SERS) if the position is expected to require at least 5 months of 70 hours or more for two consecutive years (initially) of employment.

Acknowledgment

I understand that this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. My signature indicates that I have reviewed and understand the requirements of this position.

Signature

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______________________

Postings current as of 8/1/2026 5:15:14 PM CST.

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