School Crossing Guard (TM12)

Cobb County School District; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cobb County School District is seeking a School Crossing Guard to direct traffic near schools and ensure safe crossings for children and buses. The role emphasizes prompt attendance, safe movement of students, and courteous interaction with drivers and pedestrians.

Requirements include a high school diploma or HSE preferred and a valid Georgia driver's license; no prior experience is required, with bi-weekly pay and non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSE preferred.
• Valid Georgia driver's license required.
• No prior experience required.
• Written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs the flow of traffic to create a safety gap for crossings.
• Supervises safe movement of children across roadways.
• Assists in moving school buses on campus.
• Maintains professional demeanor and courteous conduct.
• Uses signals to direct children and motorists.

Skills

Written and 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.