Part-Time Crossing Guard

Ysleta Independent School District; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Ysleta Independent School District is seeking a Part-Time Crossing Guard to help children and community members cross streets safely at assigned intersections during designated hours.

Under minimal supervision, you will identify hazards, manage traffic flow, and communicate rules to students and parents while upholding district safety policies. The role requires reliable attendance and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of traffic safety regulations.
• Ability to identify and respond quickly to traffic safety hazards.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Responsibilities

• Assist children and other community members to safely cross the street at assigned intersections during designated hours.
• Identify potential traffic safety hazards and respond quickly to protect children and avoid incidents.
• Ensure a smooth and expedient flow of both vehicular and foot traffic.
• Follow and uphold district safety requirements and report traffic violations and student misconduct in accordance with district procedures.
• Communicate safety and traffic rules to students and parents as needed.
• Correct unsafe conditions when possible and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor as soon as practicable.
• Provide excellent customer service skills and maintain a professional appearance.
• Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

English literacy

Traffic safety knowledge

Job description

Work under minimal supervision to assist children and others to safely cross the street at assigned intersections during designated hours. Adhere to federal and state laws, as well as, district policies, procedures and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Assist children and other community members to safely cross the street at assigned intersections during designated hours.
• Identify potential traffic safety hazards and respond quickly to protect children and avoid incidents.
• Ensure a smooth and expedient flow of both vehicular and foot traffic.
• Follow and uphold district safety requirements and report traffic violations and student misconduct in accordance with district procedures.
• Communicate safety and traffic rules to students and parents as needed.
• Correct unsafe conditions when possible and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor as soon as practicable.
• Provide excellent customer service skills and maintain a professional appearance.
• Attendance at the work site is required to meet essential functions of the job.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development activities as required by the district.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties; support district/department goals.
• Maintain a professional code of ethics and perform other duties as assigned
• Part-Time Crossing Guards will work a maximum of 19.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge of traffic safety regulations; ability to identify and respond quickly to traffic safety hazards; effective interpersonal and communication skills; ability to speak, read, and write English.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Handheld traffic signs, traffic cones, reflective safety attire; extended periods of walking, standing, bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping and light lifting; work under all weather conditions; constant exposure to noise and vehicle exhaust; work around moving vehicles and on slippery and uneven surfaces; and maintain emotional control under pressure; work with frequent interruption; may work alone. Subject to the district drug and alcohol testing policy and regulation.

• Texas or New Mexico State Identification