School Crossing Guard (TM12)

Cobb County School District; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $28.81

Job summary

The Cobb County School District invites applications for a School Crossing Guard. Responsibilities include directing traffic near schools to create a safety gap for children and buses, and assisting with bus movements at the campus.

Must have a High School Diploma or HSE preferred and a valid Georgia driver’s license. No prior experience required; strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSE preferred.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Experience: None.
• Written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Supervises and assists with the safe movement of children across roadways when arriving to and departing from school.
• Assists in the moving of school buses to and from the school campus.
• Promotes the safe behavior of children while in the operating zones of the crossing guard.
• Maintains a professional demeanor and is courteous to the children and to drivers.
• Uses hand and arm signals, giving clear direction to children and motorists.
• Remains attentive and alert while on duty.
• Presents a professional appearance.
• Reports problems, unsafe conditions, violations, and incidents to the supervisor.
• Uses discretion with decisions to stop traffic for school buses.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

High School Diploma or HSE

Job description

POSITION TITLE: School Crossing Guard

JOB CODE: TM12

DIVISION: Operational Support

SALARY SCHEDULE: Police Officer Annual Salary Schedule

DEPARTMENT: CCSD Police Department

WORKDAYS: School Calendar plus 1 Day

REPORTS TO: Chief of Police

PAY GRADE: See below

FLSA: Non-Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY: Bi-Weekly

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Directs the flow of traffic at schools only for the purpose of creating a safety gap to facilitate the safe crossings of roadways by children and buses.

REVISION DATE(S): 9/24

Requirements

• Educational Level: High School Diploma or HSE (High School Equivalency) preferred
• Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia driver's license
• Experience: None
• Physical Activities: Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Written and oral communication

The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Supervises and assists with the safe movement of children across roadways when arriving to and departing from school.
• Assists in the moving of school buses to and from the school campus.
• Promotes the safe behavior of children while in the operating zones of the crossing guard.
• Maintains a professional demeanor and is courteous to the children and to drivers.
• Uses hand and arm signals, giving clear direction to children and motorists.
• Remains attentive and alert while on duty.
• Presents a professional appearance.
• Reports problems, unsafe conditions, violations, and incidents to the supervisor.
• Uses discretion with decisions to stop traffic for school buses.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.

• $28.81 per hour, 1 hour per assigned school, 30 minutes in the morning, 30 minutes in the afternoon.