Part-Time School Crossing Safety Officer

Washington County Public Schools; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 14,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County Public Schools is seeking a Crossing Guard to help provide safe access to school and bus stops. The role supports students' daily learning by supervising crossings and coordinating with drivers.

Position details include a 4 hours/day, 10-month work year schedule and reporting to the Supervisor of Transportation. This role emphasizes safety, punctuality, and courteous conduct across all interactions with students and the public.

Qualifications

• Ability to make appropriate decisions in emergency situations.
• Demonstrates an ability to work with school age children.
• Regular and predictable attendance which is an essential function of this position.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• The primary duty of School Crossing Guards is to supervise the safe crossing of school children at designated crossing areas.
• Directing school children to cross the street without unreasonable delay when crossing is safe.
• Controlling vehicular traffic as necessary and consistent with the safety of all concerned to assure a safe crossing.
• Informing motorists, through appropriate hand signals, that school children are about to use the crossing and have the right-of-way.
• Reporting motorists who fail to comply with provisions of the law governing the movement of vehicular traffic.
• Maintain and uphold the highest standard of personal conduct and appearance while carrying out the responsibilities of their position.
• Maintain the uniform in a neat, clean and well maintained condition.
• Guards are expected to be on their posts each day that school is in session.
• Crossing Guards will at all times maintain a polite and courteous attitude.
• Demonstrate courteous and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Perform other crossing guard related duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Decision making under emergencies

Work with children

Regular attendance

Accommodations

Job description

Washington County Public Schools is seeking a Crossing Guard to help provide safe access to school and bus stops. The role supports students' daily learning by supervising crossings and coordinating with drivers.

Position details include a 4 hours/day, 10-month work year schedule and reporting to the Supervisor of Transportation. This role emphasizes safety, punctuality, and courteous conduct across all interactions with students and the public.