Regular School Crossing Guard & Substitute Crossing Guard

Charlottesville City Schools; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Charlottesville City Schools is seeking a Regular School Crossing Guard to support students on routes to and from school. This hourly position covers Divisionwide crossings, with a starting wage of $16 per hour and training provided to learn traffic patterns and signaling.

Responsibilities include guiding pedestrians, stopping traffic when needed, reporting unsafe behavior, and maintaining a safe crossing area. Applicants must be at least 18 and eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Experience working with school-age children and training in traffic safety is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop constructive relationships and good rapport with students and the community to assist in ensuring the safety of pedestrians crossing the streets.
• Monitor traffic flow to allow for the safe passage of children and parents/guardians across streets.
• Direct or escort students across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
• Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and the adults escorting them.
• Report unsafe student behavior to school officials. Collaborate with officials to develop traffic patterns that are conducive to safety, efficiency, and convenience
• Maintain a crossing area that is free of hazards, and employ the appropriate tools and equipment, including lights, flags, and hand signals
• Identify drivers who are speeding or driving carelessly and notify authorities by documenting their license plate number

Job description

Regular School Crossing Guard & Substitute Crossing Guard

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Job Details

Job ID: 5263725

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: SchoolCrossing Guard

Location: Divisionwide

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

School crossing guards support traffic safety and develop positive relationships with students on their routes to and from school. Training is provided to assist in creating traffic patterns, guiding vehicles and pedestrians, work with authorities to track errant drivers, and learn about local traffic laws and signs.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop constructive relationships and good rapport with students and the community to assist in ensuring the safety of pedestrians crossing the streets;
• Monitor traffic flow to allow for the safe passage of children and parents/guardians across streets;
• Direct or escort students across streets, stopping traffic as necessary;
• Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and the adults escorting them;
• Report unsafe student behavior to school officials. Collaborate with officials to develop traffic patterns that are conducive to safety, efficiency, and convenience
• Maintain a crossing area that is free of hazards, and employ the appropriate tools and equipment, including lights, flags, and hand signals
• Identify drivers who are speeding or driving carelessly and notify authorities by documenting their license plate number

Education and Experience Requirements:

Experience working with school-age children and training in traffic safety is desirable. Any combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job will be considered. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of methods and techniques to assist people crossing busy streets. Ability to work independently and in compliance with department policies and procedures.

Physical and Working Environment:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking distances up to 50 feet; standing for prolonged periods of time; use of hands and arms for signaling; ability to lift and carry 10 pounds; ability to pull 80 pounds; ability to see in the normal visual range and hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Field environment; exposure to heat, cold, moving objects/vehicles, noise, inclement weather conditions; work on slippery or uneven surfaces. Physical stamina.

Position Type: Hourly

Salary: $16 to $16 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kim Powell , Chief Operations Officer
• Division Administration Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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