Part-Time Elementary Crossing Guard — Safe Streets for Students

Tacoma Public Schools (WA); Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a part-time crossing guard to monitor elementary crosswalks and aid students in crossing safely before and after school. Responsibilities include signaling traffic, watching for unsafe situations, and reporting violations.

Training for district safety procedures is highly desirable. The role emphasizes cooperation with school staff and maintaining positive relationships with students in a diverse urban environment.

Qualifications

• District training for school crossing guards is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of crosswalk safety procedures and district policies.
• Ability to cooperate with building staff and manage student relationships in a diverse setting.

Responsibilities

• Stop oncoming traffic with a flag to help students cross safely.
• Monitor students approaching crosswalk and remain alert for unsafe situations.
• Report inappropriate student behavior and vehicles that fail to stop when signaled.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Crosswalk safety knowledge

Cooperation with staff

Fairness with students

Relationships in diverse settings

Education

Crossing guard training (district)

Job description

Tacoma Public Schools is seeking a part-time crossing guard to monitor elementary crosswalks and aid students in crossing safely before and after school. Responsibilities include signaling traffic, watching for unsafe situations, and reporting violations.

Training for district safety procedures is highly desirable. The role emphasizes cooperation with school staff and maintaining positive relationships with students in a diverse urban environment.