School Crossing Guardian (Regular & Substitute)

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

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.